Myths and Folktales

In this lesson, we will learn about myths and folktales and look at examples from around the world.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these is NOT a reason we tell stories?

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Q2.What is the 'oral tradition'?

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Q3.What is a DISADVANTAGE of using the 'oral tradition' to record stories?

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Q4.What are two methods of making long stories easier to remember in the 'oral tradition'?

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Q5.Do we know whom the original author of the ancient Greek poem, 'The Odyssey', was?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these is NOT a reason we tell stories?

1/5

Q2.What is the 'oral tradition'?

2/5

Q3.What is a DISADVANTAGE of using the 'oral tradition' to record stories?

3/5

Q4.What are two methods of making long stories easier to remember in the 'oral tradition'?

4/5

Q5.Do we know whom the original author of the ancient Greek poem, 'The Odyssey', was?

5/5

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The Oral Tradition: Myths and Folk Stories

Test your knowledge of Myths and Folk Tales

Q1.From which TWO places do myths often come?

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Q2.A story that contains gods as characters is a...

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Q3.Why is Baba Yaga's hut cool?

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Q4.Which of these is NOT a characteristic of folk tales?

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Q5.To which category of story did the West African story of Anansi belong?

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The Oral Tradition: Myths and Folk Stories

Test your knowledge of Myths and Folk Tales

Q1.From which TWO places do myths often come?

1/5

Q2.A story that contains gods as characters is a...

2/5

Q3.Why is Baba Yaga's hut cool?

3/5

Q4.Which of these is NOT a characteristic of folk tales?

4/5

Q5.To which category of story did the West African story of Anansi belong?

5/5

Lesson summary: Myths and Folktales

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