Traditional Literature Chapter 6
"Often the only way to look clearly at this extraordinary universe is through fantasy, fairy tale, and myth." Madeleine L'Engle
Background
Traditional Stories... written form of a culture's oral tradition mirror the values and mores of culture preserve significant events explore human consciousness entertain
Intertextuality
Literary Elements Plot Setting Characters Style
Literary Elements Themes Motifs Variants Cultural influences
Guidelines for Selection
Guidelines Cultures Contemporary Standards? Awards
Building a library Various formats Complement curriculum Variety in forms & literary elements
Building a library Considerations for very young children Considerations for middle school students
Using Traditional Literature in Class
Suggestions for Use Respectful reading Multiple encounters Guard against trivializing Consider content and community
Sharing and discussing traditional literature
Discussions on value or purpose
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Word Play
Storytelling & Drama
Writing Original folktales Fractured fairy tales Traditional tale newspaper Family folklore Playwriting
See the CD-ROM which came with this text for: Searchable database of children's literature Author and illustrator profiles Bibliographies Sample projects and teaching ideas Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for: Related websites Awards for traditional literature