Folklore Worksheets
Folklore is a compilation of fictional stories that are often told from generation across a distinct culture. The subject of these stories come in the form of the distant ancestors or animals. The unique thing about folklore is that it can be communicated and projected through many different forms of art. The most common form being written or verbal narrative. They can also be told through art, music, and even short jokes. The purpose behind these messages are often moral lessons that often tend to promote positive everyday lessons. Folklore is an effective way to pass good life lessons about culture and traditions to future generations. These worksheets will help students examine the folklore genre of literature and learn the features and traits that it exhibits.
Folklore Worksheets To Print:
Introduction - This is perfect to help teachers lead a discussion about this genres.
Fundamentals - What sets this tyle apart and why is that important?
True or False - Explore the core components of this concept.
Fill Ins - Use all the available context clues to complete all of the sentences.
Myth - Where is there some overlap and where do these concepts not relate?
Your Subconscious - Think of a folk tale with which you are familiar and answer the questions. Remember, these tales do do not have an identifiable author!
Fairy Tales - Write down how each of the elements below appears in the story.
Urban Legends - Urban legends are usually based on real culture and real people, but often with exaggerated details that undermine whatever truth the stories might have originally contained. The plausibility of urban legends varies widely, as does the content (from ridiculous to terrifying).
My Cultural Heritage - We look at something that relates to the students own personal culture.
Important - What is the importance of this genres? What purpose does it serve?
Halloween Animals - Research how each animal appears in Halloween folklore. Draw the animal.
Know Any? - Think back over the last year to determine if you have come across this genres regularly.
The Overview - Use this organizer to explore the key features of any work.
Legend - A legend is a story that lies somewhere between myth and historical fact. Legends always have a specific purpose, and though they may be based on fact, they are not entirely true.
Tall Tales - A tall tale is a story that is told as if it was true, even though it contains greatly exaggerated and unbelievable characters and events. Some tall tales are exaggerations of actual events or are based on historical people, however the person's abilities and experiences have been greatly exaggerated.