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Teaching folktales? Whether you're looking for a resource to fill a specific need or an entire unit, I've got what you need. Resources teach kids to identify and compare traditional literature from around the world.

Comparing Folktales Around the World Unit - 4th & 5th Grade Bundle RL.4.9 RL.5.9

By Brenda Kovich

Explore similar themes and topics in folktales from around the world. Three instructional slideshows, posters, fourteen paired passages, and graphic organizers provide a complete, differentiated ELA unit. Fourth and fifth grade students learn to

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Compare & Contrast 2 Stories - 10 Paired Passages - 4th & 5th Grade Folktales

By Brenda Kovich

Compare and contrast literature with ten paired passages. This set emphasizes identification and use of story elements to construct responses. Students read two folktales, organize elements in tables, transfer them to Venn diagrams, and explain in

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Literature, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$6.50

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Identify Folktales Reading Passages: Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, Fable, Tall Tale

By Brenda Kovich

Can your students identify folktales? After an introduction to five types of folklore, kids read one-page passages, identify the genre (myth, legend, fairy tale, fable, tall tale), and provide text evidence.Open the preview to take a closer look.A

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (14.27 MB)

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Introduction to Folktales Anchor Charts, Reading Passages, and Slideshow Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for an introduction to folklore? This handy set of materials helps kids understand types of folktales. It includes a slideshow, sample genre reading passages with corresponding worksheet, and anchor charts/posters. Open the previews to take

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.4.9

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Types of Folktales Mini Lesson - Introduction to Genres of Folklore - PowerPoint

By Brenda Kovich

This introduction presents five types of folktales: myth, legend, fairy tale, fable, and tall tale. After the characteristics of the genre are listed, a well-known example is given and elements (characters, setting, plot) are explored. The mini

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

RL.4.9

$3.50

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How to Compare and Contrast Stories - Literature PowerPoint Featuring Folktales

By Brenda Kovich

Confidently teach kids to compare and contrast stories! A slideshow models how to identify elements in literature, find similarities and differences, and explain in a paragraph. Then students practice with two folktales and graphic organizers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (8.71 MB)

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Folktales Anchor Charts or Posters - Myth, Legend, Fairy Tale, Fable, Tall Tale

By Brenda Kovich

Six full-color anchor charts/posters and bulletin board letters help kids understand characteristics and purposes of well-known folktales. Each page features a definition, picture, and example. Well-known types of folklore include myths, legends,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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4^th, 5^th

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RL.4.9

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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