FOLKLORE
COMPARING and CONTRASTING Types of FOLKLORE
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#1 Print out the Folklore packet. Some of the stories are also in the Language of Literature textbook.
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#2 Look through the Powerpoint below to discover some similarities and differences between four types of folklore. Take notes in your packet.
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Now, let's view a little information and an example of each type of folklore:
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MYTHS
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FABLES
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TALL TALES
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LEGENDS
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#3 After reading each story, decide what makes that story fall into a particular category. Then find evidence from the text that proves it is a myth, legend, tall tale, or fable. Record your answers in your Folklore Packet.
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#4 Finally, synthesize all of the information and evidence that you have gathered to create a thesis statement explaining the similarities and differences among the four types of folklore discussed. Write an essay using your evidence to prove that you are correct. Here's a planning sheet to help you get started.