African American Folktales, Fairytales & True Stories
In this class students learn about the historical significance that storytelling holds in the African American culture, by experiencing a reading of a traditional story with time for background information, followed by a class discussion.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The African American oral history of storytelling is rooted in the tradition of the African griot. This tradition has continued to survive here in the United States, carrying the stories, the culture, and the spirit of the African-American experience. The selected readings, have been carefully selected from a variety of stories gathered from all corners of the United States, and from different times in history, giving the listener a glimpse into the culture carried from Africa, and shaping...
Learners will be introduced to the tradition of telling stories, passed down from generation to generation within the African-American culture. This class helps students comprehend various styles of traditional stories created throughout the African diaspora. Exposing students to the culture through selected stories, they are able to enhance their understanding of African American traditions.
I am a certified teacher with specialized training in reading interventions, diverse learners, and facilitating groups for students of all ages.
We will utilize the following materials in this class: African-American read aloud stories by Susan Kantor. Talk That Talk- An Anthology of African-American Storytelling, Edited by Linda Gross and Marian E. Barnes Afro USA - A reference work on the black experience. African-American Children’s Stories- a treasury of tradition by various authors. A kids Guide to African-American History by Nancy I. Sanders
I’m a certified diverse learners teacher, and reading interventionist, with specialized training in inclusion, and group dynamics. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Human Services, with a concentration in counseling, and a Bachelor of Science in...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-12 learners per class
