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Into the Woods: Frightening Forest Folklore
Jennifer Smith, M.A. in English (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
In this 3-week class, students will explore and analyze the frightful folklore surrounding woods in mythology, fairy tales, literature, and other media.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
- In this class, students will learn about the frightening folklore of the forest. We will cover frightening aspects of forest folklore in mythology, fairy tales, literature, books, and movies. Students will learn about the history of various time periods that led to people's fear of the woods and the context in which these frightful stories were told. We will make connections between the folklore of the various time periods and study literary elements such as theme, motif, and archetypes in...
Students will learn about and analyze frightful folklore surrounding woods in mythology, fairy tales, literature, and other media.
I am a certified teacher. I taught in the public school system for seven years. I am a veteran homeschool educator. I have taken several folklore courses online, and I have taught literature, mythology, and folklore classes to middle and high school students. I have also led literature workshops for adults. I am currently enrolled in graduate school earning my MA in English.
Homework Offered
No mandatory homework is assigned in this class; however, I will offer suggested reading and resources for further study.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress will be informally assessed through class participation and discussion.Grades Offered
Some folklore contains frightening elements and violent imagery.
Teacher Sources: ATU Index Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell The Classic Fairy Tales (Second Norton Critical Edition) edited by Maria Tatar The Folktale by Stith Thompson Gothic Literature: various novels & stories Other books, movies, and television series featuring elements of/allusions to forest folklore
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
Group Class
$40
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-8 learners per class
