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- 4th - 8th
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Students explore connections to North Carolina culture as they read and analyze 3 folktales of NC author iam Hooks. They rewrite a tale from a new cultural point of view. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are read many different folktales by their teacher. They are to compare and contrast the stories and look for common elements in the different folktales. They are to write their own folktale using the common elements. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several African folktales and determine when to follow the directions of others and when to disregard them. They discuss why it is never too late to show gratitude for a kindness. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students read three Suni folktales and describe people's motivations for serving and analyze whether their motivations can be changed. They analyze character traits portrayed in the stories. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students become familiar with characteristics of folktales by reading or listening to African folktale that explains why sun and moon live in the sky. Students then create their own folktales about the sun and moon or another aspect of solar system. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students read several selections of folktales from different historic periods and different cultures. Then they incoporate a folktale theme into a modern day story, using elements that parallel those from the original version. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students locate and identify the countries of Southeast Asia on a map. In groups, they compare and contrast photographs and artifacts from their own lives with those living in Asia. They write their own folktales based off of Cinderella using characters in Southeast Asian culture. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the world's major religions, focusing on India as presented in folktales. They take notes while reading the stories and retell them orally. Students research belief systems and write one-paragraph reflections about them. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students stud different folktales and legends from American Literature. They practice their understanding of each folktale through role play and choose a folktale to rewrite. They develop a storyboard, illustrate their folktale, and complete a small survey after each activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students read a Haitian folktale. They study main characters in Haitian folktales and explore multicultural information about Haiti. They clarify understanding by retelling a sentence (paraphrasing) and a passage in their own words. The organize information in chronological order for a specific purpose. Full Review »
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