Fairy Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths: Using Folk Literature in Your Classroom

by Bosma, Bette

• ISBN13: 9780807731345
• ISBN10: 080773134X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-06-01
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

Bette Bosma includes a new chapter, Folk Literature in Multicultural Education, and incorporates more information about Native American tribes and their tales, offering many engaging ideas for children to respond to stories through writing and other activities.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Tale	1	(14)
The Importance of Folk Literature for Children	1	(5)
Adapting Folktales	6	(2)
Folklore Classifications and Definitions	8	(5)
Preview	13	(2)
Folk Literature in Multicultural Education	15	(11)
The Many Cultures in America	15	(4)
Translation of Folk Literature	19	(1)
Book Illustration and Cultural Understanding	20	(2)
International Studies	22	(2)
Summary	24	(2)
Understanding the Story	26	(17)
Reading Aloud	26	(4)
Guiding Reading Comprehension	30	(7)
Vocabulary Development	37	(5)
Summary	42	(1)
Critical Reading	43	(20)
Classifying Types and Characteristics	44	(3)
Making Relevant Comparisons	47	(7)
Making Judgments	54	(4)
Recognizing Themes	58	(3)
Summary	61	(2)
Learning to Write with Folk Literature	63	(21)
Folktale Form	64	(6)
Folktale Theme and Content	70	(12)
Summary	82	(2)
Creative Activities with Folk Literature	84	(14)
Improvising, Pantomiming, Dramatizing	84	(2)
Mask Making	86	(1)
Storytelling	87	(1)
Music and Dance	87	(1)
Reader's Theater	88	(1)
Puppets	89	(2)
Visual Art	91	(1)
Visual Imagery	92	(2)
Exploring Language	94	(3)
Summary	97	(1)
A Fifth-Sixth Grade Class Uses Folk Literature	98	(13)
Tales and Totem Poles	98	(7)
Understanding the Story	105	(1)
Reinforcing Understanding	105	(2)
Writing with Folk Literature	107	(4)
A Guide to Recommended Folk Literature for Children	111	(50)
Appendix A	161	(8)
Folk Literature by Region and Culture	161	(8)
Appendix B	169	(6)
Native American Cultural and Language Related Groups	169	(6)
Appendix C	175	(4)
Idea Webs for Sharing Folk Literature	175	(4)
References	179	(4)
Index	183	(7)
About the Author	190