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Myths, Folktales, & Fairy Tales Lesson PlanMyths, Folktales, & Fairy Tales Lesson Plan
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Myths, Folktales, & Fairy Tales

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Introduce the concept of myths to your class. Using the link to "Myths Around the World," read a story aloud and have learners list characteristics of a myth. Readers then choose their own myths from the site and work in groups to answer questions about each legend. Finally, scholars write their own myths. The resource includes several lessons in a small unit.

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mythology, myths, fairy tales, folktales, world literature, cultural awareness, world religions

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Narrative Writing, cultures, fairy tales, folktales, myths, world literature, world religions, english language arts
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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