PPT-Myths, Legends and Folktales

Mrs Beach Deane Bozeman English myths legends and folktales Storytelling is common to every culture Most people enjoy listening to stories Storytellers have catered to the need for a good story since the beginning of civilization . Journal. What are some of the difficult aspects of going to a private, Christian school? . Why Read Myths and Folktales?. They . tell about the beginnings of things.. Include . marvelous or supernatural events and tell of deeds and adventures of gods and goddesses, heroes, and heroines. . and FABLES. Mrs. Colley. Folktale. A . folktale. is a traditional narrative that is passed down by word of mouth. Different forms of folktales may include legends, fairy tales, animal tales, trickster tales, fables and myths. Trickster tales feature a wily animal character who tries to outsmart other characters. . Myths, Legends, and Folk Tales. To develop skills in reading Legends, Folk Tales, and Myths.. To apply a variety of reading strategies for reading these particular types of genres.. To analyze Literary . Debunking ER Misconceptions. June 2015. Employee civility . The Myth – . “A staff member is a known “complainer” but there’s nothing I can do.”. The Truth - . While . every employee has a right to an opinion, when acting as a representative of the District, employee actions are governed by District policy and the Principles of Professional Conduct for Florida . Folktales, &. . Fables. What is a myth?. A . traditional. story that explains some aspect of . human life. or . the natural world. .. Myths. , Folktales, and Fables are all considered . oral literature. Anthropology 5. Magic, Science & Religion. . Myth. When we hear myth, we may think of:. Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, the Titans (ancient Greece). Romulus and Remus (ancient Rome. Isis, Osiris, Horus, Seth (ancient Egypt). Literature passed down through the ages by word of mouth that were eventually written down and retold as stories and poems.. They record the history, customs, beliefs and values of the cultures from which they sprang.. Folklore. . can be defined. …. . as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth in a culture.. “Folk” . means. …. . ordinary people. a. nd. “lore” . Lillian Dominguez. Types of traditional Literature. Folktale Fable Myths Epic and Legendary Heroes Bible . Definition. All forms of narrative, written or oral, which have come to be handed down through the years.. define th. e following in your own words. :. Culture. Exaggerate. Imitate. Influence. Generation. Answers. To affect others’ views or actions. To speak of something being greater than what it is.. Relating to the customs or beliefs of a group of people. Folklore. . can be defined. …. . as all the traditions, customs, and stories that are passed along by word of mouth in a culture.. “Folk” . means. …. . ordinary people. a. nd. . “lore” . Be an Expert!. Oral Tradition. Stories handed down through generations using word of mouth.. The stories we have all heard as a kid!. Example:. Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Jack and the Bean Stalk. Myths & Legends. Myths & legends. Legends in their own minds. myths & legends. Hey, I heard a rumor that the national championship uniform is changing from khaki pants to black pants (and black shoes and socks), not true, right?. Mrs. Beach – Deane Bozeman English. myths, legends and folktales . Storytelling is common to every culture. Most people enjoy listening to stories. Storytellers have catered to the need for a 'good story' since the beginning of civilization. .