Folktale Remix
In this course, students delve into the world of folktales and then creatively rewrite one to reflect their own cultural experiences. They connect with their heritage while exploring a universal theme and lesson of a traditional story.
Louwi -Cert. ELA Educator, TESOL, Executive Coach
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Start: We'll kick off the session with a presentation about folktales, with an emphasis on “The Gingerbread Man.” Students will watch a short YouTube video of the story, identify its key elements, and examine a reimagined version. Middle: Students will then design their own versions of “The Gingerbread Man,” inspired by their culture and experiences, using Google Docs in Google Classroom. End: We'll wrap up the session with students sharing excerpts from their unique stories. In addition to the one time meeting, the price includes personalized feedback in Google Doc highlighting your learner’s accomplishment and critiquing their revised fairytale.
Learning Goals
Students will identify characteristics and types of folktales and apply those characteristics when rewriting a folktale "The Gingerbread Man" that reflects their culture.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2023
5.0
1reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello!
My name is Ms. Wilson, but everyone calls me Louwi. With 30 years as a passionate educator, I aim to help students excel through engaging resources and tailored learning experiences. I believe in guiding students towards self-efficacy, nurturing their love for learning, and fostering their development as independent problem-solvers. Recognizing each student's uniqueness, I provide personalized instruction to encourage academic excellence, critical thinking, and creativity. Additionally, I mentor students in honing their executive function skills, such as organization and time management.
As a certified ELA and TESOL educator and executive function coach with a deep background in educational technology, my goal is to deliver engaging, standards-driven virtual learning experiences. My sessions encompass reading comprehension, writing skills, creative writing, grammar, organization, time management, and seamless integration of technologies, all tailored to meet each student's needs.
I'm excited to support your child's learning journey!
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Live One-Time Class
$23
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
5-9 learners per class
