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- 2nd
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Students read one fable and three folktales from Asia. They work on comprehension skills, inferences, point of view and sequencing as they discover different cultures. Handout and worksheets are included. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students use graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams and story maps to analyze a variety of folktales. They use writing, sequencing activities and creative art to identify the morals to be learned from a "read aloud". Handouts are included. Full Review »
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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 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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- 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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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students identify that Japanese folktales reveal information about Japanese history, life, and customs. Students identify and interpret the work kamishibai, paper play and explain that in Japanese folktales are told through a series of large pictures that depict the important scenes of the story. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students study folktales and other stories from West Africa. By hearing and reading these stories they explore many new cultural and religious beliefs, such as spirits inhabiting nature and possessing special powers. Once the students become familiar with these, they go to the gallery with some knowledge and background of the culture that created the works of art. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of folktales and their purpose. As a class, they listen to a folktale, answer questions about the characters and share which part they enjoyed the best. In groups, they compare and contrast the various folktales they have had read to them and work together to make puppets of the characters. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students develop cultural awareness of their heritage, therefore building their self-esteem. They discover the link between learning and social skills and recognize that learning is an integral part of their lives. The recognize African folktales as a literary genre. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Srtudents explore the folktale and folklore genres as well as the world of myths. They read myths and folktales to increase knowledge of world cultures and traditions and follow the writing process to create writing in different genres. Full Review »
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