In this lesson you will be learning about different kinds of folklore.
Complete the following five tasks.Take your time and focus on just one at a time.
1 Read through the different kinds of folklore in the left column. There are many different types and they all are a little different and have their own special formats.
2 In the middle column, you will look a little deeper at Tall Tales. First look at the PowerPoint at the top which will explain the tales a little more and prepare you for the story.
3 Then click on the Paul Bunyan book cover and listen to the book being read aloud.
4 Next, you will learn about Myths and Legends by clicking on the Myths & Legends website link at the top and choose a few to listen to.
5 Then you will pick one of them and fill in the Google form in the bottom box with the title and a summary. Don't forget to submit the form.
Have fun,
Mrs. Evje
Folklore are stories that have been passed down orally (by word of mouth) from generation to generation. There are many different types of tales that are considered folklore.
Myths (Mythology) usually supernatural in nature involving gods, heroes, creatures, and humans. Mermaids are mythical creatures.
Legends are usually based on a real person but the facts are not always true. Robin Hood is a legend.
Folk Tales are stories from countries around the world that can teach us about those cultures.
Tall Tales are tales that have extreme exaggerations. Paul Bunyan is a tall tale.
Fairy Tales usually have magic and good vs. evil. Cinderella is an example of a fairy tale.
Fables are stories that teach us a lesson. The Tortoise and the Hare is a fable.
First look at the PowerPoint above.
Then click the book to hear the story.
