Folk Tales Resources
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ASSESSMENT
St. Patty's Day Quiz
Check students' prior knowledge of St. Patrick's Day or test them following your lesson with this quick, fun quiz. The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
TEACHING RESOURCE
St. Patty's Day Quiz: Answers
The answers to the St. Patty's Day Quiz.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
TEACHING RESOURCE
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
ACTIVITIES
Activities for African Folk Tales
Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFolk TalesAfrican-American History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 93 for Gr. 5 & 6: Fairy Tales and Folklore
Strengthen students' reading comprehension skills with the folk tale and comprehension questions in this printable…Subjects:Folk TalesFictionLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Irish Literature & Folklore Quiz
Administer a quiz that will test students' general knowledge about Irish literature and folklore.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
WORKSHEETS
Tall Tales
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on evaluating fairy tale books.Subjects:Library ResourcesFolk TalesReading and Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
A full list of activities, lessons, and resources for teaching Katherine Paterson's The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, a…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesJapan -
WORKSHEETS
Folktales and Legends of the California Indians
Your students will discover the values of the natives of California by reading some of their traditional stories. Use…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesNative-American History (American Indians) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 95 for Gr. 3 & 4: Fairy Tales and Folklore
Strengthen students' reading comprehension skills with a folk tale and comprehension questions in this printable…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionFolk TalesLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds
Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from around the world that share the themes…Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesFantasy Fiction -
BOOK GUIDES
Teacher's Guide to the Works of Patricia Polacco
Explore teaching activities to be used with Babushka Baba Yaga, Boat Ride with Lillian Two Blossom, Pink & Say, and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesHistorical Fiction -
ACTIVITIES
Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature -
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My Favorite Fairy Tale
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on evaluating fairy tale books.Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureFolk Tales -
WORKSHEETS
Folktales of the Northwest
We can learn a great deal about the natives of the Northwest from reading their stories. Use the reading passage and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesNative-American History (American Indians) -
WORKSHEETS
American Tall Tales
Develop library-skills with this activity that focuses on literature appreciation.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureFolk Tales -
BOOK GUIDES
Holler Loudly Kindergarten Classroom Guide
Kindergarten teachers, this classroom guide for Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith is designed just for you! It…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesChildren's Book -
LESSON PLANS
Creative Connections for Lon Po Po
Creative way to teach your class about Lon Po Po, there are music, reading, social studies, and art ideas.SubjectsFolk TalesMulticultural LiteratureFiction -
ACTIVITIES
The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
Folk Tale Comparison Chart
Compare three folk tales and discuss how they are similar and how they are different.Subjects:Folk TalesLanguage Arts and WritingFiction -
WORKSHEETS
Hero Stories of the Great Plains
Hero stories tell a lot about a people and their values and these are important skills to impart on your students. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesNative-American History (American Indians) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 81 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fairy Tales and Folklore
Students read a folk tale and answer questions in this printable daily warm-up for reading comprehension.Subjects:Folk TalesPlants and BotanyFiction -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 93 for Gr. 3 & 4: Fairy Tales and Folklore
Develop students' reading skills with a folk tale and comprehension questions in this printable warm-up.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionFolk TalesLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Fun with Fairy Tales: A Teacher's Guide
Use this fun teacher's guide to explore fairy tales, including works by Hans Christian Andersen, modern versions of…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureFolk Tales
