Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the characteristics and types of stories in folk literature
• To examine and describe the project at the end of the unit.

Opening:

1. As we review each type of folk literature, add the genres to the Word Wall

2. In a group of two (shoulder buddy), follow the instructions for #2

• List all the stories that fit the definition (research)
• Choose a story you both know well (or can read quickly to refresh your memory)
• Create a few drawings that illustrate the key point of the story.
• Deliver a presentation in which you retell the story (using signal words for chronology)
• Explain how your story fits the genre's definition

3. Presentations

4. Discuss EQ: Why is storytelling an important aspect of a culture or society?

• Why do the stories you told exist?
• Why are they still known?
• Are there modern examples of folk literature, or are these stories only in the past?

Work Period:

5. Turn to EA #2: Creating an Illustrated Myth on pages 81-83.

6. Work together to "unpack" the EA so that we know which knowledge and skills are needed for success on this project.

• Circle the verbs
• Underline the nouns 

7.  Create a graphic organizer in your Class Notebook

Closing:

8. Summarize the EA in your Class Notebook underneath the Graphic Organizer.