Folklore Developed by Ivan Seneviratne. Folklore Traditions and customs that people pass from generation to generation, such as stories, dances, games,

Folklore

Developed byIvan Seneviratne

Folklore

Traditions and customs that people pass from generation to generation, such as stories, dances, games, arts, crafts, and celebrations.

Folklore

It is unique to groups of people from different countries, tribes, religions, occupations, and regions.

Folklore

It is unique to groups of people from different countries, tribes, religions, occupations, and regions.

Folk Tales Include… Fairytales Legends Fables Myths Tall Tales Pourquoi

Folk Tales

Fairy Tales

Often tell about the adventures of a hero, heroine, or trickster.

Fables

Mostly animal stories that teach a lesson or moral.

Legends

Often tell “tall tales” about a character who may or may not have been a real person.

Myths

Describe the creation of natural occurrences and are often told as though they are true.

Great Writers

Folk Tales have been written and collected over the years by many great writers from around the world, including Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, and the Brothers Grimm.

Modern Day Writers

Modern day writers have also written versions of folk tales. Some favorites are Paul Galdone, Steven Kellogg, and Verna Aardama.

What will be your favorite?

The Ugly Duckling

The Princess and the Pea

Library Lil’

Why the Tides Ebb and FlowWilliam Tell

Rumpelstiltskin

Paul Bunyan

The Tortoise and the Hare

Beauty and the Beast

Coyote

Ask Your Librarian to Help You Choose!

This presentation is developed by Ivan Seneviratne © 2007 purely for personal [email protected]