Folktale Unit Resources (homework)
Due Date: November 20, 2009 |
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Students will need to find a variety of Folktales during the month of November as assigned homework. Copy/print the story to bring to class and share. Here are some links that may help:
1. Classic Tales and Collections
2. Myths, Fables, Fairy Tales and Folklore
3. Folktales from other lands
4. Collection of folktales from around the world
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Heritage Homework (homework)
Due Date: November 18, 2009 |
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| Print and complete the attached download- family tree. Fill in as much information as you can find about your ancestors- include their name and where they were born. After learning as much as you can about your heritage, list your 2 strongest cultural ties in the notes box provided. You will choose a story from this culture/heritage to re-tell for our storytelling unit when you return from holiday break. |
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Looking Into Legends- Fact vs. Fiction (homework)
Due Date: November 17, 2009 |
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Students are researching the following legends in class on Friday in groups. They are completing a chart in class that was given to them on Thursday.
MLA Citations need to be included for all articles used.
Any legends not completed are due by Tuesday, November 17th.
1. Legend of the Curse of King Tut's Tomb article
Tomb video
2. Legend of the Sea Serpent article
3. Legend of Bigfoot article
Bigfoot video
4. Legend of the Loch Ness Monster article
Monster video
5. Legend of King Arthur article / article 2
Arthur video |
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Folktale Creative Writing Assignment (homework)
Due Date: November 16, 2009 |
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Reminder of Creative Writing Assignment given on Tuesday, Nov. 10:
Creative Writing Assignment: Write Your Own Animal Trickster Tale or Pourquoi Tale Due: Monday, 11/16.
Learn about the animal world by writing your own Trickster tale or a pourquoi tale after reading a series of tales and learning about the many elements they contain. Choose an animal for your story that arouses your curiosity, from alligators to yaks, and learn about the animal using the Internet. Next, start to write your original folktale using a story frame: Begin with "Long ago...," and end with "...and that's why (example: the whale has a spout!)". Limit it to one page written or ½ page typed.
Graded on:
A) Contains the elements of a Trickster or Pourquoi tale
B) Creative, original animal and tale
C) Conventions have been checked: spelling, punctuation, capitalizati
D) Assignment follows in-class and written directions.
***Rubric is on p.14 of notebook. Also included as a download.
*Warning: Please do not copy or plagiarize from another tale or assignment. You will receive no credit and will face academic dishonesty consequences. |
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Vocabulary (homework)
Due Date: November 13, 2009 |
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| Lesson 2 note cards and quiz on Friday, Nov. 13th. Click Vocabulary and print lesson 2. Note cards must include definition, synonym, antonym, and word used in a sentence. |
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Porquoi and Trickster Tales (homework)
Due Date: November 12, 2009 |
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Read and copy the following tales:
1. Why Opossum has a bare tail.
2. Anansi and the Talking Melon.
Complete the corresponding chart from last night- Porquoi or Trickster tale? |
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Trickster and Porquoi Tales (homework)
Due Date: November 10, 2009 |
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1. Students have been instructed in class to download this 2 page assignment and to print a copy of it.
2. Read the folktale for story #1: Brer Rabbit Falls Down the Well, then copy and paste the short story to a "Word Page". Then read story #2: Coyote and the Columbia and repeat instructions. Print out story 1 & 2 on 1 sheet of paper.
3. Fill in the chart that corresponds to the type of folktale.
4. Bring this information to class for Tuesday.
Note: Other stories are assigned for later- no need to work ahead! |
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Egyptian Culture Homework (homework)
Due Date: November 9, 2009 |
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Assigned for homework on Thursday, Nov. 5.
We have studied many different Cinderella versions and are studying in depth the Egyptian version. Students are to explore the following links to decide is this version of Cinderella truly reflective of the culture in which the tale originates?
1. Students are to use the 3 links provided for Egyptian Culture and explore the sites learning facts and details from the resources.
- Tour Egypt for Kids
- Ancient Egypt
- Symbolism in Colors
2. Download the chart to copy and fill in with descriptive facts and details. Include MLA citations for at least 2 resource sites used.
3. Egyptian Cinderella Story included so students can reread and refer to folktale for details. |
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Cinderella From Other Cultures (homework)
Due Date: November 5, 2009 |
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Read one other version of Cinderella, print out to bring to class, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the story with the American Cinderella version. Discuss with your assigned class group on Wednesday so that everyone is doing a different version.
Versions:
1. Egyptian Cinderella Story
2. Korean Cinderella Story
3. Native American Cinderella Story
4. Chinese Cinderella Story
5. Old English Cinderella Story |
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American Version- Cinderella (homework)
Due Date: November 4, 2009 |
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| Please read and print American version of Cinderella to use in class on Wednesday. |
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