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- Kindergarten
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Students listen to the African folktale, Abiyoyo, and discuss the characters, setting, and main events. They dress as characters in the folktale and retell and perform Abiyoyo. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore Native American and Japanese myths, legends and folktales that reflect other customs and cultures. They identify the characteristics of literary forms and the plots and characters using a variety of activities and discussions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze how the Buddha's example teaches rulers to behave toward their subjects. They describe the dangers of pride and the importance of trust in everyday relationships. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several Indian folktales and recognize the role of punishment in the stories and debate whether the characters could have reformed. They identify the type of folktale represented by the stories. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research Native American groups and compile information into a web/chart with various categories. They read and summarize folktales from their assigned group and then present their research to the class. They compare their group to others. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several historical folktales and identify the type of folktales represented by the stories. They define hospitality, describe its characteristics and determine if it has limits. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students research China, Thailand, or Japan and complete a presentation about that country. They write a folktale set in that country. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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students participate in the telling of the Cathal O'Cruachan folktale. as the teacher reads the story, they recite the verses as Cathal searches for his wife. Next, students write compositions discussing the roles of animals in the story, focusing on their characteristics. Other writing topics include the role of the wife and comparison to an american folktale. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify regions of Texas and, using a Map of Native American Tribes, found on the TIDES website. They discuss in which region each tribe lived and how regional differences may have influenced the inhabitants' culture and lifestyle. Afterwards, they write Native American Folktales, including evidence of cultural and geographical influence and in a voice appropriate to the activity. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the folktales of several different cultures through accessing a school website. They read the stories and find ones that seem familiar and print a copy. Students create a written response to the chosen story. Full Review »
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