Exploring Genres: Myths, Legends, and Folktales · Spring Term
Cultural Storytelling Traditions
Investigating how different cultures preserve and share their stories.
Key Questions
- Compare the storytelling traditions of two distinct cultures.
- Explain how oral traditions contribute to the preservation of cultural identity.
- Assess the importance of storytelling in transmitting values and history across generations.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Communicating
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: Exploring Genres: Myths, Legends, and Folktales
Period: Spring Term
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