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15 Appalachian folktales Lesson Plans
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- 1st
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Students analyze various versions of the story of Cinderella. They listen to and examine the story from China, Egypt, Ireland, France, and the U.S., identify basic geography from each country, sequence events, and compare/contrast the story versions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students access a list of Appalachian values in order to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the people of Appalachia. They compose their own folktale, based on the values of the Applachian people they've studied. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students read and respond to a selection of poems from Jim Wayne Miller's "The Brier Poems". They consider meaning, format, the use of alliteration and simile and then write poetry of their own in groups and individually. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a series of lesson plans that examine and define Appalachian humor. They complete surveys and examine Appalachian folk tales, picture books, film and jokes for shared characteristics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Appalachian region and its people. They write a journal entry, discuss the definitions of hillbilly and Appalachian, analyze cartoons and jokes, explore various websites, and develop a presentation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students analyze Appalachian folktale picture books. They read and analyze various Appalachian picture books, answer discussion questions, and in small groups complete a handout, and write an essay analyzing the text and illustrations of their book. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch and analyze a film of an Appalachian folktale. They define trickster and anti-hero, view and discuss the film, complete a handout, compose an original film review, and debate each character's behavior. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students listen to a variety of folktales and music from the Appalachian area of the United States. Using a Venn diagram, they compare and contrast two folktales and discuss the characteristics of them. They also use puppets to act out a story they found interesting. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students compare two characters and role-play how they would perform various actions. They view and discuss a video, list opposite descriptions for the two girls in the video, and role-play the opposites. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine the history and culture of the Gullah people. They study the geography, impact of industrialization and effects of tourism on the people of Gullah. They view films, use a large map of West Africa,. Students will listen to the teacher read "From Slave Ship to Freedom road." Full Review »
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