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Traditional Literature. Chapter 6. "Often the only way to look clearly at this extraordinary universe is through fantasy, fairy tale, and myth.". Madeleine L'Engle. Background. Traditional Stories. written form of a culture's oral tradition mirror the values and mores of culture
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Traditional Literature Chapter 6
"Often the only way to look clearly at this extraordinary universe is through fantasy, fairy tale, and myth." Madeleine L'Engle
Traditional Stories . . . • written form of a culture's oral tradition • mirror the values and mores of culture • preserve significant events • explore human consciousness • entertain
Literary Elements • Plot • Setting • Characters • Style
Literary Elements • Themes • Motifs • Variants • Cultural influences
Guidelines • Cultures • Contemporary Standards? • Awards
Building a library • Various formats • Complement curriculum • Variety in forms & literary elements
Building a library • Considerations for very young children • Considerations for middle school students
Suggestions for Use • Respectful reading • Multiple encounters • Guard against trivializing • Consider content and community
Writing • Original folktales • Fractured fairy tales • Traditional tale newspaper • Family folklore • Playwriting
See the CD-ROM which came with this text for: • Searchable database of children's literature • Author and illustrator profiles • Bibliographies • Sample projects and teaching ideas • Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for: • Related websites • Awards for traditional literature