1. In your groups... I want you to answer 2 out of 3 questions:
In the past, before there was advanced technology and science, how did people describe things happening around the world? (e.g., the sun, the stars, how plants were created, how the earth was created, etc.)
When you have read stories, what are some of the things you learn from them?
What makes a good story?

2. Minds-On 2
What did we learn yesterday? What keywords did we learn yesterday?
What are literary devices?
Do you think that Canadian kids are spoiled?
Yes No

3. What will I be learning in Grade 10 English? What is the theme?
To know what myths, folktales, and literary terms.
To understand how myths and folktales all have literary terms in them.
To be able to analyze a folktale’s symbols and themes.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

4. To know what myths, folktales, symbols and themes are.
Have you heard of myths or folktales?
Let’s get an idea of what these are.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

5. THE WORLD'S OLDEST STORIES
To know what myths, folktales, symbols and themes are.
MYTHS:
THE WORLD'S OLDEST STORIES
From the Greek word muthos, "story"
Origins are uncertain because they are anonymous, generated and perpetuated by cultures through an oral tradition
Not intended to be recorded history of events, but of a people and culture, values, and beliefs.
Do you have these types of stories in your cultures?
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

6. Specific Characteristics of Myths

7. Explain the origins of the universe and life
Explain a natural phenomenon, why the sky is blue, what are stars, etc.
Explain the human condition such as flaws, suffering, death
Explain these elements through the involvement of a pantheon of deities (gods and goddesses), providing a system of religious beliefs and practices
Explain historical events
Teach morality – what is right and wrong?
Passed along by leaders and priests

8. Specific
Characteristics of Folktales

9. Folktales Stories told by common people
To know what myths, folktales, symbols and themes are.
Folktales
Stories told by common people
Purpose was primarily entertainment
Sometimes taught cultural values and behaviors
Served to inspire the ordinary person
Forms of folktales—legends, fairytales, fables, yarns
Therefore, they’re very similar to myths.

10. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
Legends: stories that arise from historical figures or events
Tall tales may involve real people, but the details are grossly exaggerated for a humorous effect.
Fables: stories featuring talking animals that teach a moral lesson
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

11. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
Folk wisdom includes cures, superstitions, and predictions.
Fairy Tales are folk stories involving magic.
Urban legends are stories that have arisen about everyday events in modern life.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

12. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
To know what myths, folktales, symbols and themes are.
So in your groups, I’d like you to summarize what you have just learned:
In 1-3 sentences – What are myths and folktales?
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

13. Setting
The setting is the background against which the action of the story takes place. The elements that make up the setting are: 1) the location (physical environment), and 2) the time (of day, season, etc.) or time-period (18th C).

14. Setting- atmosphere
The setting will give the reader a general understanding of the atmosphere of the story... eg. Eerie, evil, serene. Often described using imagery devices: simile, metaphor, personification, pathetic fallacy, etc.

15. Setting can be used to connect the external world to the internal world of the characters’ emotions. This technique is called Pathetic Fallacy.

16. Main characters
Protagonist: The main character in the work, and the most important person. Usually trying to achieve a goal. Not necessarily a Hero or the Good Guy.
Antagonist: The character directly opposed to the protagonist (a rival, opponent, or enemy of the protagonist). Usually engaged in preventing the protagonist from achieving his or her goal. Not necessarily a Villain or the Bad Guy.

17. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
To know what myths, folktales, symbols and themes are.
The theme of a story is the central idea, but not the general topic... a love story does not simply have a theme of Love. Instead, we must ask ourselves what is it about love that we are supposed to learn or understand?
Examples of themes:
Love conquers all
It is better to patient than impulsive
Do not worry about things that are out of your control
EVERYTHING HAS A THEME: STORIES, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINE ARTICLES, PAINTINGS, ETC.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

18. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
To know what myths, folktales, and literary terms. To understand how myths and folktales all have literary terms in them.
Complete the worksheet.
We’ll do question 1 together; then you’ll work on 2-4 in your groups.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

19. Folktales; Myths; Protagonist
To understand how myths and folktales all have literary terms in them. To be able to analyze a folktale’s symbols and themes.
Let’s read the story.
When you’re reading the story, I want you to think of the themes of the story.
Theme; Symbols;
Folktales; Myths; Protagonist

20. Symbolism
Symbolism is the use of one person, place, activity, or object to represent or suggest another. e.g. a crown symbolizes royalty or power, a rose means love, white is pure, youth represents innocence, rings are said to symbolize unity/continuity, and red can represent danger, or love.
What symbols can we find in the short story? Why are these symbols important?
-Characters
-Theme
-Plot