Students in grades 9-12 will find and appreciate that folk tales, a stylized genre of literature, tell more than stories; they convey morals or lessons. Looking into various aspects of this folk tale, students will also weigh the strengths of fate and consciousness, Folk tales can also be told in a stylized manner, as this one is. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4
Fate vs. Mind: A Macedonian Folk Tale
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
Students will be able to appreciate that folk tales, a stylized genre of literature, tell more than stories; they convey morals or lessons. Would be helpful if teachers had detailed lesson plans.
schmidtsue1
May 27, 2013
