Slavic Folklore: Stories of Baba Yaga
In this one-time class, students will hear stories of Baba Yaga from Slavic folklore and literature.
Jennifer Smith, MA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(133)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There is no mandatory homework for this class, but I will offer suggestions for books and resources for those interested in learning more about Baba Yaga and Slavic folklore.Assessment
Learner progress is assessed informally through class discussion and participation.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Students will hear stories from Slavic folklore featuring Baba Yaga. We will discuss whether or not she is helpful or harmful (depends on who you are and what mood you may find her in.) We will talk about where she lives, how she travels, who her associates are, and more. I will open the class by asking students whether or not they have ever heard of Baba Yaga. If anyone has heard of her and would like to share what they know, they will be given an opportunity to do so at this time. After this, I will give a brief overview of Baba Yaga. Then, I will read stories and share slides about Baba Yaga. I will also show students a couple of prints of Baba Yaga and several books featuring Baba Yaga from my collection. No prior knowledge is necessary for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about and discuss Baba Yaga as featured in Slavic folklore.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In folklore stories, Baba Yaga has been known to cook and eat children and this will be discussed in the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will refer to online sources as well as to my collection of books about Baba Yaga and books containing stories of Baba Yaga.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
133reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
I have taken several online courses about folklore and mythology. I also have an extensive collection of folklore storybooks and folklore theory books. I have taught and currently teach folklore, mythology, literature, poetry, and history classes. In these classes, we sometimes deal with violent concepts or imagery. Any discussions of violence will be handled appropriately and within the folkloric content of this class.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class
