Title of folktale: (Select from the list) (See Appendix)
Concept:
(Varies, depending on folktale)
Goal:
To examine the specific themes and promote moral values contained in selected folktales.
Objectives:
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a. To further expose students to the motifs in the folktale genre
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b. To classify the tale using the motif/indexes
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c. To explain the meaning of the folktale
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d. To relate folktales to student’s life world
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e. To teach students to appreciate the literary and moral values contained in folktales.
Procedure:
1. Teacher read a folktale to students.
2. Review value checksheet with students.
3. Discuss folktale in terms of meanings and uses in the student world.
4. Students select a folktale to read and write about.
5. Students read folktale aloud and lead a discussion.