Unleashing the Power of Folktales, Fables, Myths, and Legends

Language Arts 7 A

Week 14: Class 1

Jedi Burbank

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STUDENT SHARE

Please keep student share to no longer than 2
minutes. Raise your hand or share in chat.

Breathe Deeply

Focus

Be Present

Minute of Silence

•What is a folktale?

•How can I develop my own unique writing style?

Today’s Objectives

Multiple Choice

Which element of a story refers to the problem or challenge the characters face?

• Characters

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

Open Ended

What is a genre?

Understanding Folktales, Fables, Legends, and Myths

• Folktales: Traditional stories passed down through generations, often teaching moral lessons.

• Fables: Short stories featuring animals or inanimate objects with human qualities, conveying moral lessons.

• Legends: Based on real people and herioc events that involve magic or supernatural events (not always factual)

• Myths: Sacred narratives explaining natural phenomena, customs, or beliefs of a culture.

What is a Folktale

• No author. Passed down through generations

• Magic, imaginary creatures, and talking animals can be included

• Includes Fairy Tales and Folklore

• Solution teaches a lesson or moral

What is a Fable

• Short Story that teaches a Lesson (moral) stated at the end of the story

• Animals with human characteristics

• Symbolism. Characters in fables are stand-ins for humans, and their misadventures are meant to symbolize human behavior.

• Humor

What is a Legend

• Always about humans but can have magic

or supernatural events

• Based on real people who are considered heroes

• Story handed down for many years

• Passed off as a true story

What is a Myth

• Stories about gods, goddesses, and spirits

• Try to explain how things in the world were created

• Story has a problem and solution

• Happened before the world we now live in

• May be connected to a religious belief system

Multiple Choice

Which type of story often uses symbolism?

• Folktales

• Myths

• Fables

• Legends

Multiple Choice

Which type of story often tries to explain how things in the world were created?

• Folktales

• Myths

• Fables

• Legends

Multiple Choice

Which type of story often teaches moral lessons and is passed down through generations?

• Folktales

• Myths

• Fables

• Legends

Multiple Choice

Which type of story often is based on real people who are considered heroes?

• Folktales

• Myths

• Fables

• Legends

Unleashing the Power of Fables

Fables are timeless stories passed down through generations, featuring animals with human characteristics. They present a problem and solution, with the solution teaching a moral or lesson. Let's practice our story plot skills by exploring the moral of 'The Lion and the Mouse' folktale.

The Lion and the Mouse

Multiple Choice

What is the moral of 'The Lion and the Mouse' folktale?

• Kindness is always rewarded

• Never judge someone by their size

• Strength is more important than intelligence

• Animals can talk in folktales

Never Judge by Size

The moral of 'The Lion and the Mouse' folktale is that we should never judge someone based on their size. This story teaches us that even the smallest creatures can help us in times of need. It reminds us to show kindness and compassion to everyone, regardless of their size or appearance. Size does not determine worth or capability.

Writing a Narrative

Use fiction characteristics to create a fully-developed plot from a consistent point of view. Follow these steps: 1. Establish a clear protagonist and antagonist. 2. Create a conflict that drives the story. 3. Develop a series of events that build tension. 4. Resolve the conflict in a satisfying way. 5. Maintain a consistent perspective throughout the narrative.

Grab a pencil and paper!

Plot Development

In creating a fully developed plot from a consistent point of view, all steps are important except for satisfyingly resolving the conflict. Establishing a clear protagonist and antagonist, creating a conflict that drives the story, and developing a series of events that build tension are crucial for a compelling plot.

Let’s Practice your Story Plot Skills!

​Exposition

​Introduce Conflict (Rising Action)

​Rising Action

Resolution/Denoument

​Falling Action

​Climax

WHAT IS OUR BIG PICTURE TAKEAWAY?

Our

Takeaway

How to identify a folktale, myth, fable, and legends

How can we use
characteristics seen in
fiction to write a narrative
with a fully-developed plot
from a consistent point of
view?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of exploring fables?

• To understand the cultural significance of fables

• To uncover the moral lessons embedded in fables

• To learn how fables have been passed down through generations

• To discover the hidden meanings behind fables

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●Next time:

Different Types of Plots

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Complete Week 14 assignments:

●Folktale Project: Brainstorm/Outline

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