What is Oral Tradition? Greyling pg.9-15Response Entries

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What is Oral Tradition? Greyling
pg.9-15 Response Entries

• Characteristics of
• Folk Literature
• Tales and wise sayings passed on by word of mouth
  from generation to generation
• Important because they contain truth or lesson.
• Includes folktales, fables, myths, legends, folk
  songs, and fairy tales

• Write the question and answer.
• What elements of poetry are found in this story?
  (pg.552)
• Find an example where the Rule of 3 is
  prominent in this folktale?
• Do you agree that Greyling belongs in the sea?
  Explain.
• Should the fisherman and his wife have kept
  Greyling from the sea?
• What main idea about parents and children does
  this tale present?

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Universal Theme and Stylistic ElementsLiterature
Textbook pg.933 Response Entries

• A universal theme is a message about life that is
  found in traditional and classical literature
  from various cultures.
• Ex power of love, danger of greed
• Stylistic Elements
• A magic helper a character with special powers.
  May help the main character learn a lesson.
• The rule of 3 a trio of elements moves the plot
  to reveal an important message.

• Model The Three Wishes pg.935-938
• Paired The Stone pg.942-952
• Independent Critical Thinking Qs
• How does Maibon get the stone? Why does Maibon
  choose the stone over all the other gifts?
• What happens when Maibon tries to throw away the
  stone? What new belief does Maibon have that
  finally allows him to rid himself of the stone?
• What lesson is Doli trying to teach Maibon when
  he says that the stones are greatly overrated?
• What universal theme is revealed in the folk tale
  after Doli explains why the stone would not go
  away?
• How does the stylistic element of a magic helper
  reveal the theme?

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Cinderella Fairy TaleObjective analyze and
compare classic fairy tale across various cultures
Fairy Tale Checklist Fairy Tale Checklist
Exposition
Rising Action Events 1, 2, 3
Climax
Falling Action Events 1 2
Dénouement
Magic Helper
Rule of 3
Universal Theme
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Venn Diagram
Title 2__________________
Title 1__________________

1. Main Character
2. Setting
3. Problem
4. Solution
5. Magic Helper
6. Rule of 3
7. Theme

1. Main Character
2. Setting
3. Problem
4. Solution
5. Magic Helper
6. Rule of 3
7. Theme

1.____ 2.____ 3.____
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Cinderella Book Activity
Fairy Tale Rubric Fairy Tale Rubric
Cover Page Title 5 pts
Elements of Plot 40 pts
At least 4 pages (front and back) 10 pts
Back Cover with synopsis theme 10 pts
Creativity 15 pts
Illustrations 10 pts
Presentation 10 pts

• Read both versions of the Cinderella story.
• Create a plot diagram for both stories.
• After reading, complete a Venn diagram to
  compare two stories.
• PROJECT Use your knowledge of plot and
  traditional literature to create your OWN version
  of Cinderella. Using the rubric.

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Page Plot Element
Front Cover Title, Illustration, Authors name
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action 1
3. Rising Action 2
4. Rising Action 3
5. Climax (include magic helper and rule of three)
6. Falling Action 1
7. Falling Action 2
8. Denouement
Back Cover Synopsis and Theme
Fairy Tale Rubric Fairy Tale Rubric
Cover Page Title 5 pts
Elements of Plot 40 pts
At least 4 pages (front and back) 10 pts
Back Cover with synopsis theme 10 pts
Creativity 15 pts
Illustrations 10 pts
Presentation 10 pts
Alternative Assignment Read Textbook
pg.915-928. On a separate piece of paper, Answer
questions 1-4 on pg.920 and questions 1-3 on
pg.928.