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Bellringer :. 1. need : knead :: cite : a. quote   b. mention   c. sight    d. manifest    2. alike: identical :: tranquil:  a. timid   b. devious   c. peaceful   d. hardy. Cinderella :. A Cultured Character. Folktales Fairytales Fables.

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  1. Bellringer: • 1. need : knead :: cite : a. quote   b. mention   c. sight    d. manifest •    2. alike: identical :: tranquil:  a. timid   b. devious   c. peaceful   d. hardy

  2. Cinderella: A Cultured Character Folktales Fairytales Fables

  3. Genre: Folktales Subgenre: Fairytales Myths Legends Fables Parable

  4. Folktale • A folktale is a story that was passed from generation to generation by word of mouth long before it was ever written. • Storytellers recount folktales, adding their own personal touches to entertain listeners and to teach a moral, or lesson.

  5. Fairytale • Fairytales are stories with fairies or other magical creatures, and are usually written for children. • A modern fairy tale is written in a traditional style with the elements of folklore but with a contemporary twist.

  6. Fable • Narration demonstrating a useful truth • Animals speak as humans • • Supernatural tales • • Morals or lessons are revealed and stated at • the end. • • Characters often have generic names such as • Dog, Rooster, Boy. • • Fable adaptations are now being published.

  7. Motif • A recurring thematic element a story. • It could be a dominant theme or a central idea that is consistent throughout the genre.

  8. Cinderella Ashenputtel Yeh-Shen Cinderella

  9. Setting • The setting is where the story takes place. It can be a place that truly exists or an imaginary place.

  10. Setting • Home • Paradise (literal or figurative) • Bad place – from which the protagonist tries to escape • Usually features a castle, forest, or a town.

  11. Characters • Characters in folktalescan be people or talking animals who sometimes have extraordinary or magical abilities. • Good (nice) characters • Evil (mean) characters • Helper character – friend

  12. Conflict and Resolution: • The conflicts are usually everyday problems that most people likely experience. • The resolution is always that good wins over evil.

  13. Style • The style of a folktale is informal and conversational and reflects the culture of its origin. Stylistic Motif Begins with “Once upon a time” Ends with “…happily ever after”

  14. Theme • The theme of a folktale, or the folktale's moral, is to teach a lesson or value.

  15. Yeh-Shen • There are at least 900 versions of the Cinderella story.“Yeh-Shen” is, perhaps, the original story and it comes from China in 850-860 A.D. • Admirable traits for Chinese women: obedience and dependence. • Cultural characteristics in the story: shoe size. http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/clothing/

  16. Cinderella • In 1697, Charles Pirrault authored a French version of the Cinderella story. This is the version that was later adapted by Disney and is the tale we are most familiar with today. • In this version, however, Cinderella intentionally left her slipper behind and the prince never sees her in “rags.”

  17. Homework: • Read the German version of Cinderella, “Ashenputtel” by The Brothers Grimm. • As you read, identify three characteristics of a fairytale represented in the story and write your answers in your English binders. • Bring your textbook and your binders to class tomorrow.

  18. Works Cited: • Rheinhart., & Holt, W. (2008). Elements of literature, first course (Teacher's ed). New York: Holt, Rhinehart, & Winston. • Disney collection . (n.d.). Thomas Kincade. Retrieved October 6, 2010, from www.thomaskinkade.com/magi/servlet/com.asucon.ebiz.catalog.web.tk.CatalogServlet?catalogAction=Product&productId=205258 • GenreCharacteristicsChart.pdf. (n.d.). uascentral. Retrieved October 6, 2010, from https://uascentral.uas.alaska.edu/onlinelib/Fall-2008/ED682-J01/GenreCharacteristicsChart.p • Adamson, A. (Director). (2003). Shrek (Full Screen Single Disc Edition) [Motion picture]. USA: Dreamworks Animated.

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