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Folktales: A Creative Way To Involve Students in Meeting the National Standards.

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Smith-Johnson, Susan M. – 1997

This paper describes the use of folktales in the classroom, noting the instructional benefits, challenges and potential problems, and techniques for presenting and expanding on the stories. Of nine folktales told during the school year, five are told in English and four in Spanish, and most are closely tied to the social studies curriculum. Four…

Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness