Fairy Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths: Using Folk Literature in Your Classroom (Early Childhood Series) (Paperback)

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In this second edition of her work, Bette Bosma includes a new chapter, "Folk Literature in Multicultural Education", and incorporates more information about native American tribes and their tales, offering many engaging ideas for children to respond to stories through writing and other activities. In addition, over half of the 180 books annotated in the final section, "A Guide to Recommended Folk Literature", are new to this edition. This material allows teachers from pre-school through middle school to involve students in art, music, drama, storytelling, improvization, puppetry, and pantomime through the use of folk literature-based reading program. Included are more than 50 suggested lesson plans and clear and precise explanations of the cultural and historical background of folklore and concepts. These are provided to stimulate, but not to prescribe, practical lessons using the unique and valuable interactive medium of folk literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Teachers College Press; 2 Sub edition (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080773134X
• ISBN-13: 978-0807731345
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,359,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book For Future Teachers, March 29, 2000

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As a student teacher I was given the assignment to teach Fairy Tales, Fables, Legends, and Myths. I had an idea as to what I wanted to do, but did not have a clue as how to start. This book put me on the right path with its concise defenitions of each category, plenty of examples, and great activities to do with the students. I originally borrowed this book from the library and I found it so helpful that I am adding it to my collection of must-have books. I give it 5 stars!