What is Oral Tradition?
Greyling pg.9-15
Characteristics of
Folk Literature
• Tales and wise sayings
passed on by word of
mouth from
generation to
generation
• Important because
they contain truth or
lesson.
• Includes: folktales,
fables, myths, legends,
folk songs, and fairy
tales
Response Entries
•
Write the question and answer.
1. What elements of poetry are
found in this story? (pg.552)
2. Find an example where the
“Rule of 3” is prominent in
this folktale?
3. Do you agree that Greyling
belongs in the sea? Explain.
4. Should the fisherman and his
wife have kept Greyling from
the sea?
5. What main idea about
parents and children does
this tale present?
Universal Theme and Stylistic Elements
Literature Textbook pg.933
• A universal theme is a
message about life that is
found in traditional and
classical literature from
various cultures.
– Ex: power of love, danger of
greed
Response Entries
Model: The Three Wishes pg.935-938
Paired: The Stone pg.942-952
Independent: Critical Thinking Q’s
•
How does Maibon get the stone? Why
does Maibon choose the stone over all the
other gifts?
•
What happens when Maibon tries to
throw away the stone? What new belief
does Maibon have that finally allows him
to rid himself of the stone?
•
What lesson is Doli trying to teach
Maibon when he says that the stones are
greatly overrated?
•
What universal theme is revealed in the
folk tale after Doli explains why the stone
would not go away?
•
How does the stylistic element of a magic
helper reveal the theme?
• Stylistic Elements
– A magic helper: a character
with special powers. May
help the main character
learn a lesson.
– The rule of 3: a trio of
elements moves the plot to
reveal an important
message.
Cinderella Fairy Tale
Objective: analyze and compare classic fairy tale across various cultures
Fairy Tale Checklist
Exposition
Rising Action Events: 1,
2, 3
Climax
Falling Action Events:
&2
Dénouement
Magic Helper
Rule of 3
Universal Theme
1
Venn Diagram
Title #2:__________________
Title #1:__________________
1. Main Character
1. Main Character
2. Setting
2. Setting
1.____
3. Problem
4. Solution
2.____
4. Solution
5. Magic Helper
3.____
5. Magic Helper
3. Problem
6. Rule of 3
6. Rule of 3
7. Theme
7. Theme
Cinderella
Book Activity
Read both versions of
the Cinderella story.
Create a plot diagram
for both stories.
After reading,
complete a Venn
diagram to compare
two stories.
PROJECT: Use your
knowledge of plot and
traditional literature
to create your OWN
version of Cinderella.
Using the rubric.
Fairy Tale Rubric
Cover Page: Title 5 pts
Elements of Plot
40 pts
At least 4 pages 10 pts
(front and back)
Back Cover with 10 pts
synopsis & theme
Creativity
15 pts
Illustrations
10 pts
Presentation
10 pts
Page #
Plot Element
Front Cover Title, Illustration, Author’s
name
Fairy Tale Rubric
Cover Page: Title 5 pts
1.
Exposition
2.
Rising Action #1
3.
Rising Action #2
4.
Rising Action #3
5.
Climax (include magic
helper and rule of three)
6.
Falling Action #1
7.
Falling Action #2
Illustrations
10 pts
8.
Denouement
Presentation
10 pts
Elements of Plot
40 pts
At least 4 pages 10 pts
(front and back)
Back Cover with 10 pts
synopsis & theme
15 pts
Creativity
Back Cover Synopsis and Theme
*Alternative Assignment: Read Textbook pg.915-928. On a separate piece of paper,
Answer questions #1-4 on pg.920 and questions #1-3 on pg.928.