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Fairytales, Myths and Fables: Lessons for the Modern World
Michelle E. Morningstar, MAEd (PRIDETeaching)
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(431)
The moral of the story is what you make of it!
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Fables came before written language and were stories that were told to relay or teach a moral lesson. The most famous of written fables were written by Aesop and include "The Ant And The Grasshopper", "The Fox And The Grapes" and "The Lion And The Mouse" among others. Modern day fables include "The Salmon Who Dared To Leap Higher" and "Guest Cat" as well adaptations of some of the classic fables as well. Fairytales have captured the attention of kids young and old. The most famous of...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Animal Tales/Trickster TalesStudents will complete reading comprehension and comparative analysis of various tales through a Venn Diagram.Week 2Lesson 2Human Tales/Hero TalesStudents will write a hero tale based on the Hero’s Journey Story Map.Week 3Lesson 3Modern Day TalesStudents will research and present via PowerPoint or Prezi a modern day fable.Week 4Lesson 4Myths and Origin storiesStudents will research local, national, global myths and summarize, review and compare myths across cultures.Week 5Lesson 5FairytalesStudents will read and analyze favorite fairytales for theme and content.Week 6Lesson 6Fractured Fairy Tales Mad Libs Cloze ActivityStudents will complete a mad libs/cloze activity on a favorite fairy tale. Read and write a fractured fairy tale story.Week 7Lesson 7FishTales and ParablesStudents will read and analyze fishtales and parables for the meaning and messages of the story.Week 8Lesson 8Create Your Own StoryStudents will complete a create your own story (Write/record student story based on form of fairytale, myth, tall tale or trickster tale and share with the class for critique)Week 9Lesson 9Wrap UpStudents will share their stories in the forum and critique each other's stories.
Students will be able to read and analyze fairytales for meaning.
I am an English certified teacher. I love teaching fables and fairy tales and other wonderful literature. I am offering this class as a flex class as I think it will provide a great opportunity to students to move at their own pace. There are so many wonderful fables and stories out there just waiting to be discovered.
Homework Offered
Each week students will receive a reading, comprehension and extension activity.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed through completion of assignments.Grades Offered
The teacher will provide interactive Power Point presentations and notes, read aloud activities, and interactive activities for students. There are no materials needed for purchase by students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class is suitable for all ages!
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(431)
I am a Renaissance Renegade who is obsessed with the Bard (Shakespeare) and in love with language. I am also obsessed with dragons and love helping others tame that anger dragon that lives inside of all of us. Our family participates in local...
Self-Paced Class
$14
weekly or $120 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 5 learners
Ages: 12-17
