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- 2nd - 4th
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Students learn what a folktale is and illustrate their favorite part of the story The Orphan Boy. They also write a folk story that explains a natural phenomena. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students, after listening to Mufaro's Beautifuul Daughters, identify similarities and differences between an African, a Native American, and a European folktale. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students participate in a shared reading of Steven Kellogg's, Paul Bunyan while learning the associated vocabulary. They write a journal entry expressing which of the folktales they have read is their favorite and why. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students discuss and complete a variety of activities designed to reinforce the idea of cultural influences in folktales, myths, and legends. They compare stories and games of different cultures. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students access a variety of resources on the Internet regarding folktales, fables, tall tales, and fairy tales. They read and compare/contrast the elements of fables, and complete various handouts. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students write their own folktales with help from a well-known author of studenT books. They discover how to analyze literary narrative - particularly plot, character, and moral. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 8th
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Students read different folktales from many authors. They write their own folktales and share them with the class. They identify the plot, morals and characters in their story. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students participate in a reading lesson that works on social and academic skills. They increase reading comprehension with direct instruction with the group reading of a folktale. Then students research their own stories to tell. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine the art of storytelling. In groups, they write their own African folktales, design costumes, props and scenery, and videotape folktale presented in dramatic form. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students read a Vietnamese folktale, "A Crippled Boy." They compare it to other folktales they have read. In groups, they retell the story by writing new dialogue, setting up props, and summarizing the story in a 3-minute presentation. Full Review »
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