Unit Plan

Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales

Grades

PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Duration

1 DAY

Overview

Students learn about a genre through participation in Scholastic's Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales online activity. By interviewing accomplished genre writers and storytellers, taking part in online writing activities, and using interactive technology tools, students delve into the history, meaning, and cultural importance of each distinct genre.

Note: Please be aware that there may be potentially objectionable material in some traditional myths. In order for ancient cultures to make sense of their worlds, which were often hostile, they sometimes incorporated violent elements in their stories. You may wish to preview the myths before assigning them to students.

The "Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales" project is designed so that you may choose any one or all of the three sections to explore depending on available class time and desired teaching focus. Since each of the sections is aimed at a different grade level, modifications of the activities are advised.

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Lesson Plan

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Activity

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Reproducible

Preinstructional Planning

During Instruction

Preinstructional Planning

Objectives

Students will:

Appreciate diverse cultures and traditions through folklore and folktales
Compare historic world cultures with contemporary ones
Demonstrate understanding of the genres by responding to questions
Follow the writing process to create writing in different genres
Identify unique characteristics of the genre: myth, folktale, folklore, and fairy tales
Produce written work to show evidence of knowledge of the different genres
Read and listen to genre examples to increase knowledge of genre characteristics
Read myths and folktales to increase knowledge of world cultures and traditions
Respond to questions about the folktale genre to demonstrate understanding
Tell an original folktale to class members using appropriate fluency skills
Use Web tools to access information about different cultures
Use Web tools to write and publish original myths, folktales, and fairy tales

During Instruction

Supporting Books

Books and Resources About Myths, Folktales, and Fairy Tales