5.ELAR.9.A
Demonstrate knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature such as folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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distinguishing characteristicswell-known children's literaturefolktalesfableslegendsmythstall tales
Skills
- demonstrate knowledge (distinguishing characteristics of well-known children's literature) #dok2
- identify (characteristics of folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales) #dok1
- compare (characteristics among types of children's literature) #dok2
- classify (texts as folktale, fable, legend, myth, or tall tale based on characteristics) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the distinguishing characteristics of folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales. #dok1
- I can demonstrate knowledge of the features that make each type of children's literature unique. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast different types of children's literature based on their characteristics. #dok2
- I can classify a text as a folktale, fable, legend, myth, or tall tale using its features. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Distinctive characteristics help us understand and appreciate different types of children's literature.
- Recognizing and analyzing types of children's literature enriches comprehension and literary enjoyment.
Essential Questions
- What are the key characteristics that set folktales, fables, legends, myths, and tall tales apart from each other?
- Why is it important to recognize the differences among these types of children's literature?
- How do the features of each literary type influence the stories and lessons they convey?
- How can identifying the genre help us better understand and appreciate a story?
- In what ways do these literary forms reflect the cultures from which they originate?