Fantastic Folktales
Learners will love this 7 week journey into the 5 Types of Folktales; Legends, Myths, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, And Fables.
Erin Austin
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5.0
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What's included
14 live meetings
12 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 7 week course learners will explore the 5 Types of Folktales; Legends, Myths, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales, and Fables. In order to analyze plot, understand characters, appreciate illustrations, and uncover the moral or message of folktales, students must first have a good understanding of the characteristics of all folktales. They will investigate different stories to recognize the similarities between all folktales and the small differences that distinguish each of the five types of folktales. Each week learners will be introduced to different stories including Aesop's Fables, Tall Tales (like Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed), Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales, and Folktales from other cultures. Learners will analyze the characters, plot, conflicts, figurative language, and morals or lessons in each story we read. I love to make learning engaging and fun. This course will utilize various techniques to help learners retain information in the way they learn best; visual, auditory, or kinesthetic. I teach using a variety of methods including; lecture, slides, handouts, videos, discussions and art. My courses are designed to be inclusive to all learners and I strive to create an environment where students feel safe and welcome to share their ideas. Course Schedule: Week 1: Introduction to the 5 Types of Folktales Week 2: Legends Week 3: Myths Week 4: Tall Tales Week 5: Fairy Tales Week 6: Fables Week 7: Folktales From Around the World List of folktales that will be read/discussed in class: Russia: Blue Birds Palace (epic) Norse: How Thor Got His Hammer China: The Empty Pot Stone Soup (John Muth) Latin American: Pedro and The Coyote The Golden Flower (Puerto Rico) Africa: The Fire Children Fables: How the Elephant Got its Trunk Tortoise and the Hare Crow and the Pitcher Fox and the Stork The Greedy Dog Legends: The Tale of King Arthur The Fountain of Youth Lost City of Atlantis Romulus and Remus Greek Myths: Pandora's Box Medusa and Athena King Midas Achilles Icarus Fairytales: Princess and the Pea The Elves and the Shoemaker The Fisherman and His Wife Jack and the Beanstalk
Learning Goals
Learners will be introduced to different types of folktales and develop analytical skills to comprehend and compare different types of literary elements.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I try to choose folktales that are age appropriate and suitable for all types of learners. Some cutting is required at different times throughout the course. Safety scissors for young learners is always recommended.
Supply List
Students will complete a interactive notebook in class and will require a 50-100 page college ruled spiral notebook. Learners will also need: - Pencils - Colored Pencils or Crayons - Scissors - Glue Stick - Tape
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a K-12 teacher for over 17 years. I have spent time in a variety of learning environments from the classroom, to private school, summer learning programs and camps. I have taught each core subject, as well as science, social studies and art from K-8th grade. I love making learning fun and engaging. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 14 classes2x per week, 7 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-9 learners per class
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