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Fairy Tales & Folk Tales: Literature and Culture

Fairy Tales & Folk Tales: Literature and Culture. Reading: If the World Were a Village By David J. Smith. There are over 200 billion people in the world today – Do you believe this statement is true or false?. This is TRUE!. Begin thinking about:. Book Choices Pick 3!

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Fairy Tales & Folk Tales: Literature and Culture

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  1. Fairy Tales & Folk Tales:Literature and Culture

  2. Reading: If the World Were a Village By David J. Smith

  3. There are over 200 billion people in the world today – Do you believe this statement is true or false? This is TRUE!

  4. Begin thinking about:

  5. Book Choices Pick 3! If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story by Rebecca Hickox The Egyptian Cinderella by Shirley Climo The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo The Korean Cinderella by Shirley Climo The Persian Cinderella by Shirley Climo Cendrillon by Robert D. San Souci Little Gold Star: A Spanish American Cinderella Tale by Robert D. San Souci Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

  6. You can also read online fairytales

  7. When you discuss fairy tales, look at • Characters • Qualities • Description • Similarities • Differences • Values • Expectations • Setting • Description • Social class • Purpose • Background • Country • Culture • Economy • Key Events • Ending Read & Discuss!

  8. How to Compare Books Stepmother Love prevails Mother died

  9. Use informational books and websites to learn about countries and cultures Use search engines to find information or the books located in the classroom

  10. Compare by… Cultural traditions Cultural expectations Descriptors Family Character qualities Setting

  11. Brainstorm! What are some possible reasons for these differences?

  12. What are fairy tales and folk tales, anyway?

  13. Fairy Tales Sub-genre of folktales Includes “make-believe” features Usually, there are clear “good guys” and “bad guys” Teaches a lesson or Demonstrates values of a culture Magic is involved There is always a problem that needs to be solved Typically includes some transformation

  14. Examples of Fairytales • Cinderella • Beauty and the Beast • The Princess and the Pea • The Emperor’s New Clothes • The Frog Prince • Sleeping Beauty • Rapunzel

  15. Folk Tales About common people or things Uses repetition Usually, unknown author Story begins quickly Comes from oral tradition Fast-moving plots Uncomplicated characters Clear ending

  16. Examples of Folk Tales • Little Red Riding Hood • Goldilocks • Hansel and Gretel • The Three Little Pigs

  17. Culture Food Dress Music Language Celebrations Religion

  18. How does culture influence writing? Think about it! • Religion • Location • Age • Social class • Family traditions • Cultural expectations • Education • Language Fairy tales and folk tales have been passed down through generations. When they are passed down, so is the culture. By reading different versions of “Cinderella”, you should be able to see these differences.

  19. Informational Websites • http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html • http://www.countryreports.org/ • http://www.kidinfo.com/geography/the_world.html • http://www.factmonster.com/countries.html

  20. Cinderella Sources The Cinderella Project Compare Cinderella versions Cinderella Around the World Cinderella World Cinderella Page

  21. Research Techniques • Make sure website is credible • Wikis and blogs are not dependable sources • If you have a question about a website that is not listed, ask! • Choose search topics and keywords that are specific • Record website links that are used • Take notes

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