Using Folktales

Using Folktales shows teachers how to take advantage of the unique literary characteristics of folktales to facilitate language learning. It provides over 40 ready-to-use activities and dozens of stories. Activities are suitable for all ages and range from beginning to advanced. This book shows teachers how to: * use folk tales in the multi-level classroom * create their own materials for additional stories * use oral storytelling techniques * adapt activities for students of different levels * integrate language skills and develop cognitive and academic skills * explore published and internet sources for additional materials