Treasures from Europe

by Joy, Flora

• ISBN13: 9781563089633
• ISBN10: 1563089637
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-30
• Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

Summary

This fabulous collection of nine European folktales, presented by well-known storytellers with European roots, makes a perfect teaching tool to help educators, librarians, and storytellers acquaint students with different European countries and cultures. These stories, along with an abundance of related classroom activities, will allow students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of European values, customs, and cultural elements. Each story is accompanied by background information about the contributor, discussion questions, and numerous related follow-up activities that are easily adaptable to different levels and learning environments. There are also reproducible pages for student use, as well as information about the country and its people, a brief historical background, a glossary where applicable, and resources for further study. Folktales include: BL DENMARK: A Treasure for Anders (Roger Petersen) BL IRELAND: The Three Reeds (Maggi Peirce) BL GERMANY: The Lorelei (Wendy Welch) BL BULGARIA: Clever Peter and the Sultan (Priscilla Howe) BL ROMANIA: Pacala (Sam Yada Cannarozzi) BL ICELAND: Gilitrutt (Jenni Woodroffe) BL MACEDONIA: Nasreddin Odjah's Clothes (Steven Kardaleff) BL RUSSIA: Leaving for America (Roslyn Bresnick-Perry) BL SCOTLAND: The Coal Basket (Wendy Welch) A valuable teaching tool and timesaver, this book is an excellent vehicle for cultural exploration in classrooms or with listening audiences.

Author Biography

FLORA JOY is Professor Emeritus in the Storytelling Division of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Tennessee State University. She has been described as a "founder" in the world of storytelling. She received her Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees all in the field of communication and education. She began teaching elementary reading/language arts in Knox County, Tennessee, in the early l960s.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
How to Use This Book	xiii
Part I-FOLKTALES
1-A Treasure for Anders (Denmark)	3	(22)
About the Contributor	4	(1)
A Treasure for Anders (Denmark)-Cultural Background	5	(9)
Notable Facts About Denmark	5	(1)
National Data for Denmark	5	(1)
Danish Geography	6	(1)
Danish Farms and Farming	6	(1)
Famous Danes	7	(1)
Highlights of Danish History	7	(1)
Denmark's Churches and Bells	8	(1)
Resources for Further Study	9	(5)
A Treasure for Anders (Retold by Roger Petersen)	10	(4)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
What's in a Name?	14	(1)
Danish Proverbs	15	(1)
The Danish Language	16	(1)
Investigation Cards for A Treasure for Anders	17	(1)
Drama Activity Cards for A Treasure for Anders	18	(2)
Creative Writing Cards for A Treasure for Anders	20
Wrap-Up Activity	19	(6)
Game Show Fun	20	(5)
2-The Three Reeds (Ireland)	25	(14)
About the Contributor	26	(1)
The Three Reeds (Ireland)-Cultural Background	27	(3)
Story Information	27	(3)
The Three Reeds (Retold by Maggi Kerr Peirce)	28	(2)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
About Irish Folktales	30	(1)
Irish Homes and Care for the Elderly	31	(1)
Farming in Ireland	32	(1)
A Lesson from Ireland	33	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	34	(5)
Game Show Fun	34	(5)
3-The Lorelei (Germany)	39	(20)
About the Contributor	40	(1)
The Lorelei (Germany)-Cultural Background	41	(5)
Story Locale: The Rhine	41	(1)
Story Setting: The Crusades	41	(1)
Background: Women and Romance	42	(4)
The Lorelei (Retold by Wendy Welch)	43	(3)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Specific Cultural Notes	46	(1)
The Rhine and Other Rivers	47	(1)
Lorelei and Beauty	48	(1)
Cultural Choices	49	(1)
The Crusades	50	(1)
Answer Guide for "An Information Scavenger Hunt"	51	(4)
The Knights Templar	51	(1)
The Knights Hospitaler	51	(1)
The Seljuks	51	(1)
The Saracens	52	(1)
Byzantium (the Byzantine Empire)	52	(1)
Constantinople	52	(1)
The Second Crusade Disaster	52	(1)
Philip II (Philip Augustus)	53	(1)
Richard the Lionhearted (Richard Coeur de Lion)	53	(1)
Prince John	54	(1)
The Children's Crusade	54	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	55	(4)
Game Show Fun	55	(4)
4-Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria)	59	(12)
About the Contributor	60	(1)
Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria)-Cultural Background	61	(4)
Glossary and Pronunciation Guide	61	(1)
Exploring Bulgarian Culture	62	(3)
Clever Peter and the Sultan (Retold by Priscilla Howe)	64	(1)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Fun with Clever Peter	65	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	66	(5)
Game Show Fun	66	(5)
5-Pacala (Romania)	71	(14)
About the Contributor	72	(1)
Pacala (Romania)-Cultural Background	73	(5)
Romania's Stories and Tales	73	(1)
A Personal Note from Sam yada Cannarozzi	74	(1)
Glossary and Pronunciation Information	74	(4)
Pacala (As Recounted to Sam yada Cannarozzi by Florina Dobrescu)	75	(3)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
The Geography and Culture of Romania	78	(1)
A Look at Cultures	79	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	80	(5)
Game Show Fun	80	(5)
6-Gilitrutt (Iceland)	85	(14)
About the Contributor	86	(1)
Gilitrutt (Iceland)-Cultural Background	87	(3)
The Cultural Significance of Names	87	(3)
Gilitrutt (Retold by Jenni Woodroffe)	88	(2)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Specific Cultural Notes	90	(2)
The Power of Names in Other Cultures	92	(1)
Cultural Extensions: Icelandic Holidays	93	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	94	(5)
Game Show Fun	94	(5)
7-Nasreddin Odjah's Clothes (Macedonia)	99	(18)
About the Contributor	100	(1)
Nasreddin Odjah's Clothes (Macedonia)-Cultural Background	101	(4)
Don't "Clothes" the Door	101	(1)
Historical Background	101	(1)
Pronunciation Guide	102	(3)
Nasreddin Odjah's Clothes (Retold by Steven Kardaleff)	103	(2)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Who Was Nasreddin Odjah?	105	(1)
Outward Appearances	106	(1)
Beyond the Story: Macedonian Marriages	107	(1)
More About Macedonian Culture	108	(1)
Wrap-Up Activity	109	(8)
Game Show Fun	109	(8)
Part II-CHALLENGE STORIES
8-Leaving for America (Russia)	117	(12)
About the Contributor	118	(1)
Leaving for America (Russia)-Cultural Background	119	(7)
Story Genres	119	(1)
Story Background: Belarus	119	(1)
Jewish History in Belarus	119	(7)
Leaving for America (By Roslyn Bresnick-Perry)	122	(4)
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Discussion Questions	126	(3)
9-The Coal Basket (Scotland)	129	(18)
About the Contributor	130	(1)
The Coal Basket (Scotland)-Cultural Background	131	(9)
Background Facts for Scotland	131	(1)
Pronunciation Guide	132	(8)
The Coal Basket (Retold by Wendy Welch)	133
Follow-Up Information and Activities
Match These Names with Their Descriptions	140	(1)
Singing Fun	141	(1)
Some Points to Ponder	142	(2)
Scotland and You: The Bigger Picture	144	(3)
Indexes	147