Exploring Genres: Myths, Legends, and Folktales · Spring Term

Folktales and Moral Lessons

Examining how folktales convey moral lessons and cultural wisdom.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the moral lesson embedded within a specific folktale.
  2. Compare the moral lessons found in folktales from different cultural backgrounds.
  3. Construct an original folktale that conveys a clear moral message.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - UnderstandingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: Exploring Genres: Myths, Legends, and Folktales
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Role Play

Students embody historical or fictional characters

25–50 min

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RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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