1. Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale?
Characteristics of folktales
Types of folktales
Some well-known folktales

2. What is a folktale? story that began with oral storytelling
passed down through the ages
teaches a lesson
explains why things are as they are

3. Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale?
Characteristics of folktales
Types of folktales
Some well-known folktales

4. Characteristics of Folktales
simple and straightforward
includes magic or supernatural powers
characters represent human qualities such as good, evil, wisdom, foolishness, laziness
problems and conflicts are clear
ending usually happy or satisfying
good usually rewarded, evil punished

5. Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale?
Characteristics of folktales
Types of folktales
Some well-known folktales

6. Types of Folktales Trickster tales Fables Why “Pourquoi” stories
Fairytales

7. Trickster Tales
One character (the antagonist or trickster) is clever and devious
causes problems for another
is usually unpunished
Different cultures have specific tricksters

8. Tricksters from Different Cultures

9. Fables Short stories teach a lesson or moral
animal characters with human characteristics
stress themes such as: the value of cooperation, looking at problems from different viewpoints, rewards if being satisfied
some have several layers of meaning (Indian tales)
Morals are not stated directly
listener must find their own moral in the tale

10. Why “Porquoi” Stories
Explain why something is as it is
Explain how things came to be
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11. Fairytales Include good and bad characters A hero or heroine
Magic or fantasy
Includes predictable beginnings and endings “Once upon a time” “Happily ever after”
Problem which is usually overcome through kindness, courage, intelligence

12. Characteristics of folktales Some well-known folktales
What is a folktale?
Types of folktales
Characteristics of folktales
Some well-known folktales

13. Well-known Folktales *Tortoise and the Hare *The Three Little Pigs
*Cinderella
*Jack and the Beanstalk
*Bre’r Rabbit and Bre’r Fox
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