Here are some elements you need to think about when reading: Keep them
in mind for your final examination...Good luck!!!
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Character - the people, animals, and background of
your story (yes, the background is a character even though it is not alive)
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Conflict - the elements that work against the main
character's goals
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Plot - what happens in the story
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Point of View - who is telling the story
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Setting - the time and location where the story
takes place
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Theme - the controlling idea or central insight that the author is trying to get
across
REMEMBER....
Folklore and fairy tales are subcategories of
fantasy narrative. Folktales include the stories, myths, and proverbs of a people or
“folk” as handed down by word of mouth. Myths, fairy tales, and fables often fall
into this classification. Fairy tales
are stories about fairies or other magical creatures,
usually for children. Most folk tales have a a
moral or instructional ending. They are told in such a way that children do not
hesitate to retell the ending.
Regardless of the difficulties the practitioner
can encounter, using literature is motivating to students. They are exposed to
different themes which as a rule textbooks do not include. Therefore, it
stimulates the
students giving them the opportunity to
be faced with structures and forms to understand cultural aspects.
The use of multicultural children’s literature
is a key ingredient in the early childhood programs. Pattanik (2003) stated that designing a
literature-based curriculum can help young children develop understanding and
respect for other cultures. According to Pattanik Children’s literature is a critical component in an intercultural
curriculum.
Good luck...I hope you enjoyed this class...
Thanks very much indeed...!!!
MaryElen !