4.ELAR.9.A
Demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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characteristicschildren's literaturefolktalesfableslegendsmythstall tales
Skills
- demonstrate knowledge (distinguishing characteristics of children's literature genres) #dok2
- identify (folktales, fables, legends, myths, tall tales) #dok1
- compare (characteristics of different genres) #dok2
- classify (examples according to genre characteristics) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales. #dok1
- I can describe the distinguishing characteristics of different types of children's literature. #dok2
- I can compare similarities and differences among folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales. #dok2
- I can classify texts by their genre based on key characteristics. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Children's literature genres have unique characteristics that help readers identify and understand them.
- Recognizing genre characteristics improves comprehension and appreciation for different types of stories.
Essential Questions
- What makes each genre of children's literature unique?
- How can you tell if a story is a folktale, fable, legend, myth, or tall tale?
- Why is it important to recognize the characteristics of different genres?
- How do the lessons or messages in these genres differ from one another?
- What similarities and differences can you find among folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales?