From first glance, the Ugly Duckling seemed like a pointless read that wouldn't have much opportunity to work with. It soon became clear The Ugly Duckling was a unit that has a lot in store for us. Branching out to the Cycle of Socialization, beauty, and appropriateness, The Ugly Ducking put our minds to the test. The final requirement of the unit was to develop an opinion on the question “Should ‘The Ugly Duckling’ be taught to children in school?” While stirring up much controversy, I developed an opinion. I concluded, from my experience reading the work of literature, it would be an appropriate lesson for school children. I supported this thesis by providing an overall summary and moral of the story. Additionally, I added in evidence from