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Traditional Literature

Traditional Literature. Folktales and Fables. What is a folktale/ fable?. Folktales and fables are examples of traditional literature. Traditional literature has been passed down orally from one group to another group. Folktales/ Fables.

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Traditional Literature

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  1. Traditional Literature Folktales and Fables

  2. What is a folktale/ fable? • Folktales and fables are examples of traditional literature. • Traditional literature has been passed down orally from one group to another group.

  3. Folktales/ Fables • Folktales and fables are very much like fairy tales. They contain magic, usually have a good and “evil” character, groups of 3, problem and solution, and teach a lesson by the end of the story. • Folktales and fables also have different characteristics that define them.

  4. Animals • Folktales and fables are often stories of animals that act like humans. • These animals usually talk and face everyday problems that regular people might face.

  5. Message • Most folktales and fables convey a message or explain something about nature in a creative way. • Folktales and fables teach the reader a lesson, which is often stated at the end.

  6. Activity • Listen to the story of Ananzi the Spider. • Complete the Folk Tale sheet to explain why this is an example of a folktale. • Discuss with your group.

  7. Folktale? • Is this a folktale/fable? • What characteristics of a fable does this story have? • What characteristics are missing? • What is the message/lesson?

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