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Elements of the Oral Tradition PPTElements of the Oral Tradition PPT
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Elements of the Oral Tradition

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Various genres of oral tradition are outlined and defined in these slides. Give your class examples of folk tales, fairy tales, parables, fables, legends, and myths before reading an example of one of these stories. This overview acts as a foundation for learners to build their knowledge.

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tall tales, folktales, mythology, myths, fables, fairy tales, parables, oral tradition, traditions, legends

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fables, fairy tales, legends, myths, oral tradition, parables, tall tales, english language arts
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
9

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