May Reader's Workshop

Archetypes and Traditional Literature

During the month of May students will learn the different types of traditional literature:

·     Fairytales- have a lot of magic and usually people in a faraway land, like princess and kings and queens, or imaginary creatures like trolls and fairies and witches.  Good characters are rewarded, but they also get a little help from magic to solve their problems.

·     Folktales - usually have characters who are poor, hard -working people.  In these stories honesty, hard work, and kindness are rewarded.  People have to work hard and do the right thing to solve their problems.

                          

·     Fables – sometimes have animals that talk, and they’re shorter than other pieces of traditional literature

 

*We will also be studying character archetypes from all traditional literature (good characters versus evil characters)