Medieval Folktales
This one-time class will introduce students to folklore that was written in the Middle Ages.
Shannon Jones, Historian, (MA European History)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 5 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
This one time class is designed to introduce students to different folktales from and based in the Middle Ages. In this class, we will cover the topic of what makes a folktale and learn about a variety of tales and the history surrounding them. Among the stories we will be looking at are: King Arthur, Renard the Fox, and a variety of fairy tales. The class is designed to encourage discussion, with breaks between each story for everyone to discuss their thoughts, opinions, and take away from the stories. It is set up with a slideshow format, so that students may follow along by either reading along with me, or just listening.
Learning Goals
Students will have a basic understanding of what makes a folktale and several examples to back their knowledge.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be covering European folktales, which have a tendency towards teaching children morals from a darker point of view. These tales will include magic and sorcery.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Period texts: Y Gododdin (Medieval Welsh poetry), Roman de Renart by Pierre St. Cloud, Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae.
The Brothers Grimm
Joined April, 2018
4.8
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from University of Nebraska at Kearney
I have a Masters of Arts in Early European History. I've been teaching on medieval history and folklore for six years for both children and adults. I've been privately tutoring specifically on Medieval Literature for two years. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
65 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
