A.3.3: Culture Research Project – Individual Project
You will read a selection of folktales, fairy tales, myths, or legends from one particular culture. If possible, you will read variants of at least one story published in the U.S. and compare it in print and illustration with that same (or a similar) story published abroad.
You will follow a lesson plan written for middle school students in order to deepen your connections and understanding of one of these stories. You will conduct research on the culture in general during the time period in which at least one of these stories originated and author five to eight book reviews based on criteria for cultural authenticity.
Your book reviews may be linked to the course wiki. You may, but are not required, to choose this story for A.3.3 - Traditional Storytelling Project. Note: This assignment serves as a model for A.4.3 – Collaborative Unit Plan Project.
A.3.3: Culture Research Project – Individual Project
You will read a selection of folktales, fairy tales, myths, or legends from one particular culture. If possible, you will read variants of at least one story published in the U.S. and compare it in print and illustration with that same (or a similar) story published abroad.You will follow a lesson plan written for middle school students in order to deepen your connections and understanding of one of these stories. You will conduct research on the culture in general during the time period in which at least one of these stories originated and author five to eight book reviews based on criteria for cultural authenticity.
Your book reviews may be linked to the course wiki. You may, but are not required, to choose this story for A.3.3 - Traditional Storytelling Project. Note: This assignment serves as a model for A.4.3 – Collaborative Unit Plan Project.
Example:
Chinese Folktales:
http://ls5633.wikispaces.com/Chinese_Folktales