3.ELAR.9.A

Demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths.

Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
distinguishing characteristicschildren's literaturefolktalesfablesfairy taleslegendsmyths
Skills
  • demonstrate knowledge (distinguishing characteristics of children's literature) #dok2
  • identify (folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths) #dok1
  • compare (characteristics of different types of children's literature) #dok2
  • categorize (texts based on distinguishing characteristics) #dok2
  • explain (how characteristics define each literary genre) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths. #dok1
  • I can recognize distinguishing characteristics of different types of children's literature. #dok1
  • I can describe features that make each genre unique. #dok2
  • I can compare and contrast the characteristics of folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths. #dok2
  • I can categorize stories based on their genre characteristics. #dok2
  • I can explain how the distinguishing characteristics define each type of children's literature. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Children's literature includes various genres that have unique characteristics, helping readers to identify and appreciate different types of stories.
  • Recognizing the distinguishing features of folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths helps students understand literary traditions and cultural storytelling.
Essential Questions
  • What are the distinguishing characteristics of folktales, fables, fairy tales, legends, and myths?
  • How can you tell the difference between different types of children's literature?
  • Why is it important to understand the unique features of each genre?
  • How do stories from different genres teach us about cultures and traditions?
  • What elements make a story belong to a specific genre?