Expand on your learners' knowledge of storytelling with this lesson plan on Russian folktales. Provides several links to examples, assessment criteria, and a short list of other sources.

With this lesson plan, students examine the American tradition of folk tales and tall tales, then write and illustrate their own original tale. Provides links to more information, an assessment rubric, extension ideas, and a list of...

This site is full of easy to understand information about fungi. From science to folklore and funky facts there is something for everyone.

This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.

Become acquainted with the great literary and poetic creations of Federico Lorca. His works of Andalusion folklore and surrealistic poetic techniques have brought him world acclaim. Includes a fragment of one of his poems.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hutu of Rwanda and Burundi. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Online encyclopedia of ancient Celtic terminology, including gods, goddesses, religious beliefs, and folklore.

Listen to folk tales from around the world, and recreate one of the stories in a play.

Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...

This Norse folktale seems to be based on the myth about Thor's belt of strength. Here, in a much later version, a boy uses the blue belt he finds to outwit a troll.

Nasreddin is a famous character (and perhaps real person) in Arabic folktales -- he's wise, and funny; sometimes the sage and sometimes the trickster. This page, part of larger site on Azerbaijan, provides a nice sampling of Nasreddin...

Your students will enjoy making their own rainstick while learning about poetry and expressing their feelings about rain. This three-part lesson gives step-by-step instructions, as well as an assessment rubric.

This resource includes an introduction of folk tales through various activities. Ideal for grades K-2.

Read about one of the most interesting early Americans. From Tennessee to Congress to the Alamo, find out what drove this extraordinary man.

Part 2 of this tutorial on limerick writing demonstrates the importance of form (meter and rhyme) in limerick poetry using the exemplary and amusing work of Edward Lear.

Guide to the pantheon of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses.

This intervention emphasizes the importance of verbal rehearsal of a story. By retelling, learners relate information from the story to their own experiences. In this way, they improve their reading comprehension and memory of story...

A collection of folklore and facts of one of the most famous Native American women in history. Get to know who Pocahontas was and why she is remembered in social studies lessons.

This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each

A learning module that begins with "Jack and the Beanstalk" by Joseph Jacobs, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...

A learning module that begins with the fairy tale "The Fisherman and His Wife" by The Brothers Grimm, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...

Separate fact from fiction about John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Read about his adventures and see what you've learned by doing the accompanying crossword puzzle.

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