A Book of Folktales
This lesson can be used once each year. It is a multi-purpose lesson which involves many interrelated skills.
The main objective of this lesson is that the students will grow in their knowledge of Afro-American folktales of the South and of Latin America.
Another objective of this lesson is the students will grow in the understanding and appreciation of one another’s cultures.
Another objective of this lesson is that the class will work together to compile a book of folktales.
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1. Tell each student for homework to ask their parents or grandparents to tell them a folktale. Have students write down folktale and illustrate it.
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2. Assign each student a day to read their folktale to the class.
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3. Assign a team of students to run off copies of folktales and illustrations.
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4. Assign a team of students to compile book.
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5. Celebrate finished book with an international lunch. Have students bring in their favorite dish.
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6. Organize a sale of the book of folktales in school cafeteria to raise money for a class trip.