Folk lore

History of Folklore Defined as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth from generation to generationDefined as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth from generation to generation Folklore helps to do three important things: 1. Keeps the past alive 1. Keeps the past alive 2. Introduces young people to the history, beliefs, and religion of their culture. 3.Teach lesson about human behavior and shows the qualities that are valued by a society and reveal negative qualities.

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Universal Theme A message or lesson about life that can be understood by people of many cultures.A message or lesson about life that can be understood by people of many cultures.

Fantasy Type of writing that is highly imaginative and contains elements that are not found in real life.

Personification Nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.Nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.

Irony Involves surprising, interesting, or amusing contradictions. Some folk tales and fables have surprise, or ironic endings because they do not turn out as you expect.

Hyperbole Exaggeration or an overstatement. Used simply for comic effect and not meant to be taken seriously.Exaggeration or an overstatement. Used simply for comic effect and not meant to be taken seriously.

Dialect Form of a language spoken by people of a particular region or group. Storytellers often use dialect to add a realistic quality to the characters.

Local Customs Unique traditions or ways of life of a particular group.Unique traditions or ways of life of a particular group.

Practice Identifying elements of Folklore

Folktales Story told to simply to entertain but also to teach a lesson.Story told to simply to entertain but also to teach a lesson. Feature heroes, adventure, magic, and romance.Feature heroes, adventure, magic, and romance. The theme of the tale is usually simple –reward good, punish evil, expose a fool.The theme of the tale is usually simple –reward good, punish evil, expose a fool. Trickster tale-a smart person or animal outwits or takes advantage of some fool.Trickster tale-a smart person or animal outwits or takes advantage of some fool. Why monkeys live in trees pg. 68

Fables The Lion and the Bulls pg.785The Lion and the Bulls pg.785 Short tale that illustrates a clear and direct moral or theme. Characters are often animals that act like humans.

Folktale and Fable activities 1.Identify folklore elements used in each story. 2.Cause and effect web of events.

Characteristics of Legends Legends are about people and their actions or deeds.Legends are about people and their actions or deeds. The protagonist lived in a specific time and sometimes had great powers.The protagonist lived in a specific time and sometimes had great powers. The story is fast-paced and full of action.The story is fast-paced and full of action. The hero or heroine is usually brave and honest.The hero or heroine is usually brave and honest. There is an antagonist who tries to trick or defeat the hero or heroine.There is an antagonist who tries to trick or defeat the hero or heroine. Famous examples: Robin Hood and his band of thieves, King Authur and the Knights of the Round Table.Famous examples: Robin Hood and his band of thieves, King Authur and the Knights of the Round Table.

The Legend of Sleepy Hallow Reading Comprehension Activities Analysis questions 1.Does this legend say when the hero or heroine lived? What great powers does he/she have? 2. There are many events that keep this story interesting. Describe how some the these events are fast-paced. 3. How does bravery play a large part in the story? For which characters? 4. How do the villains eventually defeat hero and heroine? 5. What item exist today that indicates that the characters lived in the past?

Brainstorm 1. There are many famous people in the world who are considered to be heroes or heroines. List some of them. Write down the field in which they are famous; for example, sports, music, medicine, entertainment. Remember that heroes and heroines of legends lived in the past!

Brainstorm cont. From that list, choose three people who lived in the past and might be suitable characters for your legend.From that list, choose three people who lived in the past and might be suitable characters for your legend. Write the name of your hero or heroine.Write the name of your hero or heroine. Will there be any other main characters in your legend? Who?Will there be any other main characters in your legend? Who? The villain will be a threat to your hero or heroine. Write three possible characters who would be suitable as a villain.The villain will be a threat to your hero or heroine. Write three possible characters who would be suitable as a villain.

Brainstorm cont. Write a list of events in sequence for your legend. Make them as fast paced and action packed as possible.Write a list of events in sequence for your legend. Make them as fast paced and action packed as possible.

Legend Rubric Legend is about a person and his or her actions or deeds. (10 pts)Legend is about a person and his or her actions or deeds. (10 pts) The protagonist lived in a specific time and sometimes had great powers. (5 pts)The protagonist lived in a specific time and sometimes had great powers. (5 pts) The story is fast-paced and full of action. (5 pts)The story is fast-paced and full of action. (5 pts) The protagonist is usually brave and honest. (5 pts)The protagonist is usually brave and honest. (5 pts) There is an antagonist who tries to trick or defeat the protagonist. (5 pts)There is an antagonist who tries to trick or defeat the protagonist. (5 pts) Visual of legend (10 pts) Total _____40Visual of legend (10 pts) Total _____40