Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Heart of a People


















Folktales are simply defined as a tale or legend originating among a people or folk. It forms a large part of the tradition of a culture. A folktale can be a mixture of legends, oral history, proverbs, fairy tales, superstitions, etc. They can provide a picture into a culture's morals and values. Cultures all across the world have their share of folktales. Read each folktale aloud in your group:

1. North America (US) Folktale: The Baker's Dozen

2. European (UK) Folktale: The Old Woman and Her Pig

3. Asian (Chinese) Folktale: The Four Dragons

4. South American (Mayan) Folktale: The Rabbit and the Coyote

5. Australian Folktale: The Bunbundoolooeys


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