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Three Billy Goats Gruff: Students will examine language in three different versions of the traditional "Gruff" tale. These will be compared and contrasted through Venn diagrams. Each text will be introduced, examined, and contrasted in a different lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); By Sandra Doyle.

The wolf in children's books: Students will explore the ways wolves are represented in children's stories. They will decide if the wolf is a protagonist or an antagonist in the story. They will also attempt to determine if these representations are scientifically accurate. The first in a two-part lesson.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Vanessa Olson.

Yarns, whoppers, and tall tales: The following lessons will introduce students to characteristics of tall tales and help them develop an appreciation of this genre of American fiction. They will practice writing summaries from information they have gathered and organized. They will plan and write their own tall tales.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts); By Deborah Mitchell.

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Africa for Kids: An interactive website that uses images, audio, and fun activities where kids can listen to songs, make masks, and more to learn about African culture. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS Kids

Behind the scenes with Cinderella: This lesson from ReadWriteThink begins by having students compare a version of the Cinderella folk tale from France with a version from the United States to help students make connections between the characters, setting, and plot. The lesson then focuses... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Cinderella folk tales: Variations in character: In this lesson from EDSITEment, students compare and contrast several versions of Cinderella stories told around the world to find differences and similarities in character traits. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: EDSITEment

Cinderella folk tales: Variations in plot and setting: In this lesson from EDSITEment, students compare and contrast several versions of Cinderella stories told around the world to find differences and similarities in plot and setting. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: EDSITEment

Exploring world cultures through folk tales: In this lesson, students read folk tales from Japan, Wales, and Africa and illustrate the stories for purposes of retelling. Students also research the countries and share a brief synopsis with the class. This lesson provides helpful resources for the assignment... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

In Search of Myths and Heroes: Explore four powerful myths: the Queen of Sheba, the earthly paradise of Shangri-La, King Arthur and Jason and the Argonauts. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

The meaning behind the mask: Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. After students have studied these masks, they are then... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Theater Arts Education); Provided by: EDSITEment

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