traditional literature chapter 6. "often the only way to look clearly at this extraordinary...
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Traditional Literature
Chapter 6
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"Often the only way to look
clearly at this extraordinary
universe is through fantasy,
fairy tale, and myth."
Madeleine L'Engle
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Background
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Traditional Stories . . .
• written form of a culture's oral tradition
• mirror the values and mores of culture
• preserve significant events
• explore human consciousness
• entertain
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Intertextuality
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Literary Elements• Plot
• Setting
• Characters
• Style
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Literary Elements• Themes
• Motifs
• Variants
• Cultural influences
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Guidelines for Selection
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Guidelines
• Cultures
• Contemporary Standards?
• Awards
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Building a library
• Various formats
• Complement curriculum
• Variety in forms & literary elements
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Building a library
• Considerations for very
young children
• Considerations for middle school students
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Using Traditional Literature in Class
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Suggestions for Use
• Respectful reading
• Multiple encounters
• Guard against trivializing
• Consider content and community
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Sharing and discussing traditional
literature
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Discussions on value or purpose
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Word Play
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Storytelling & Drama
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Writing
• Original folktales
• Fractured fairy tales
• Traditional tale newspaper
• Family folklore
• Playwriting
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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