Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Stories From Around the World!
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code THOMPYEVGF10 A great way to learn about different cultures around the world is by listening to and discussing myths and legends. In this ongoing course, students will learn about and discuss different stories from around the world. Each week will cover a different myth, legend, folktale, or story from around the world and I will do my best to cover all areas of the globe. The myths will be taken from reliable sources and it is important to keep the...
Students will: learn about cultures and histories from around the world use critical thinking to analyze the stories improve comprehension and vocabulary
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education and have experience teaching history, stories, and culture to students.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some of these stories may contain battles, violence, and death. These stories will be presented in an age-appropriate way. For example, if a story contains a battle and death, this will be simply stated instead of going into details. If you are unsure if a story might be appropriate for your student, please either research the story ahead of time or message me with any questions.
Britannica National Geographic Smithsonian World History Encyclopedia Thoughtco.com The Canadian Encyclopedia Mythology.net PBS.org UNESCO https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000089103 Tales from the Arabian Nights The Story of the Volsungs https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1152/1152-h/1152-h.htm
Hello! I am so excited that you are here. My name is Alexis Thompson, and I have had the pleasure of being a teacher for seven years, and I can truly say that teaching is a passion of mine. The saying "you don't have to work when you love what you...
Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 10-14
3-10 learners per class