Exploring Folktales, Fables, and Fairy Tales

Sophia introduces the concept of recounting fictional stories, focusing on fables and folktales. These stories, often featuring animals, teach morals and have been passed down through cultures. Sophia visits a library to explore fiction books and retells the fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare', highlighting its moral. The video concludes with an activity encouraging viewers to find and retell a fable or folktale.

What are some examples of fictional stories mentioned in the video?

• Novels and short stories

• Fables and folktales

• Biographies and autobiographies

• Science fiction and fantasy

What is a common feature of fables and folktales?

• They are written in the form of poems

• They usually have animals as main characters

• They do not have any moral or lesson

• They are always set in modern times

How were fables and folktales used long ago?

• To teach the difference between right and wrong

• To promote scientific discoveries

• To entertain people during festivals

• To record historical events

What human traits do animal characters in fables often show?

• Curiosity, creativity, or innovation

• Greed, pride, or foolishness

• Kindness, generosity, or honesty

• Bravery, intelligence, or strength

What are the three parts of a fable or folktale?

• Beginning, middle, and end

• Introduction, climax, and conclusion

• Prologue, body, and epilogue

• Start, conflict, and resolution

In the fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare', what does the hare do during the race?

• Runs without stopping

• Takes long breaks and stops to rest

• Gets lost in the forest

• Helps the tortoise along the way

What is the moral of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

• Never trust your competitors

• Always take breaks during a race

• Fast and furious wins the race

• Slow and steady wins the race

When retelling a story, what should the retelling support?

• The moral of the story

• The setting of the story

• The length of the original story

• The number of characters

Why have fables and folktales been around for hundreds of years?

• Because they are broadcasted on TV

• Because they are part of school curriculums

• Because they have been retold over and over

• Because they are written in books

What activity does the video suggest for students?

• Create a puppet show based on a fable or folktale

• Watch a movie based on a fable or folktale

• Find a fable or folktale, read it, and retell it to a friend

• Write their own fable or folktale