WebQuest+Introduction

In this web quest your group will discover an original folk tale from a specific region of America. By the end of this quest you will have a complete understanding of folk tales as an oral tradition in American culture. You will become experts of a specific region of America and be able to mimic their oral traditions. Your group will create a comprehensive poster and original folk tale.

Below are some resources to stimulate your brain.

media type="youtube" key="O2F0qC1-sa0?fs=1" height="390" width="480" Here is a cartoon about the folk tale "Casey at the Bat" How does this demonstrate the criteria of a folk tale? Conflict? Solution? Magic (or special ability)? Cultural relevancy? Moral lesson? Direct Link: [] media type="custom" key="8289236" Folk tales can have historical origins. Watch the above video. I don't expect you to read the novel, but listen to this documentary and look for cultural aspects such as: clothes, gender roles, and word choice. As you research your folk tales, you will be looking for a variety of cultural characteristics specific to your region. It will be vital for your group to identify specific cultural elements, so you can create an authentic folk tale.