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22 Australian folktales Lesson Plans
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate type of folklore known as folktales, explore their origin and purposes, describe different types of folktales, and make connection between folktales and philanthropy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read the Australian Aboriginal folktale, The Secret of Dreaming, and describe what the tale reveals about the culture of the Aboriginals and explain mankind's permanent responsibility as a caretaker of the land. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the geographic themes of location, place and human-environment relations to describe settings and cultures represented in folktales. They identify aspects of various cultures and the naturally generous nature of the main characters. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read two Inuit folktales and explain how some individuals can survive great loss through a generous gift of life to others. They describe the "generosity of spirit" revealed in demonstrating respect for all life. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several Chinese folktales and debate the possibility of a different conclusion to the story and analyze whether it would have been as effective. They also decide if there are legitimate reasons why one can be excused from giving to others. 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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several early American folktales and describe how Anansi stories moved to the New World. They define reciprocity and serial reciprocity and analyze whether one is more advantageous than the other. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read five Euroean folktales, focusing on strong female characters. They analyze what small acts of kindness contribute to both the giver and receiver and determine a path of personal giving through random acts of kindness. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study various Asian folktales. They study examples of wealth other than money, qualities needed by ancient leaders compared to modern leaders, competitive giving, frugality and thriftiness as vices, and stubbornness as a weakness. Full Review »
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