Folktales and Myths

Folktales and Myths

A study of very OLD stories

Multiple Select

Which are characteristics of fairy tales? (pick 3)

• Royal characters

• Based on real events

• Long ago and far away setting

• Magic

• All come from German culture

Fable Example

The Lion and the Mouse

Multiple Choice

Which is the best moral to the story The Lion and the Mouse?

• Greedy people end up with nothing

• Kindness is rewarded.

• Only big creatures have value

• Small creatures are the smartest

Legend Example

John Henry

Multiple Choice

John Henry was a real person.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is this an example of?

• Fairy Tale

• Legend

Trickster Tale Example

Anansi & the Sky Kingdom

Multiple Choice

What was the author's message in Anansi & the Sky Kingdom?

• We must work alone to achieve our goals.

• Bad things happen when we don't follow directions.

• When we brag, others do not want to be our friends.

• When we work together, we can do anything.

Mythology Example

Pandora's Box

Multiple Select

What are the themes shown in Pandora's Box? (pick 2)

• Beware of gifts from enemies.

• Curiosity can cause trouble.

• There is hope even in troubling times.

• Beauty doesn't bring happiness.