Folktales

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English

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9th - 10th Grade

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CCSS

RL.1.10, RL.2.2, RL.3.2

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Haley Cocca

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Folktales

What is a folktale?

folk⋅tale

folk = people

tale = story

A folktale is a story that is passed from person to person.

Characteristics of a Folktale

-The characters are often animals or imaginary people.

-The setting and message reflect the culture of where the story comes from.

-The purpose of a folktale is usually to teach a lesson.

Multiple Choice

What is a folktale?

A story about real people and real events.

An untrue story that has been passed from generation to generation.

Multiple Select

What is true about folktales? Check ALL that are true.

Folktales teach a lesson to the reader.

They are NOT REAL stories.

The characters are often animals that act human.

Folktales reflect (reflejar) the culture and traditions of the place they come from.

Let's look at an example...

Let's analyze!

Who are the characters?
What is the setting?

Character: Nasruddin Hodja

What do you notice about him?

Setting:

at a marketplace
What do people do at a marketplace?
What does this tell you about the traditions of the people who created this folktale?

What is the Middle East?

-the origin of this folktale

Open Ended

Remember that a folktale often reflects the traditions of the culture that it comes from.

What do you think are some of the traditions of the people who live in the Middle East?

People in the Middle East probably ________________ .

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