Traditional Literature WCES 4 TH Grade Dianne Bridges

ELACC 4 RL 9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e. g. , opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e. g. , the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

CHARACTERISTICS �Passed down from generation to generation �Fast paced plot �Good vs. Evil �Happy endings �Characters are either good or bad �Theme {lesson to be learned}

Types of Traditional Literature �Folktale �Fable �Fairytale �Myth �Legend �Tall Tale

Folktale A folktale is a short narrative passed down from generation to generation. Folktales include: Legend TALL TALES

Fable A fable is a short narrative that teaches a moral lesson, often using talking animals. Example: The Lion and the Mouse

Fairytale A fairytale is an unbelievable tale involving magic. They usually begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “and they lived happily ever after. ” It often uses the number 3. Example: The Three Little Pigs

Tall Tale A tall tale is a narrative than is based on exaggerations of larger than life characters. Example: John Henry

Legend A legend is a narrative whose main characters are based on historical figures. The story is embellished to teach a lesson. Exaggeration is usually involved. Example: The Legend of the Evergreen Tree

Myth A myth is an ancient story used to explain aspects of the natural world. They usually have gods and goddesses.