Folktales - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - Review Across Genres
In the "Folktales" lesson, designed for Grade 3 students as part of the "Reading Literature" unit under the chapter "Review Across Genres," students will embark on a fascinating journey through the world of folktales, with a special focus on the legendary figure of Robin Hood. Through engaging activities like the Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet and The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet, students will learn to identify the key elements that define folktales, such as their setting, characters, plot, moral lessons, and their cultural significance.
Understanding folktales is important for several reasons. Firstly, it enhances students' reading comprehension skills by encouraging them to analyze and understand complex narratives. Secondly, it introduces them to diverse cultures and traditions, fostering empathy and global awareness. Thirdly, by exploring the moral and ethical lessons often embedded in folktales, students learn valuable life lessons about justice, bravery, kindness, and the importance of community. Finally, this lesson aims to inspire creativity and imagination in students, opening their minds to the power of storytelling and its role in shaping societies and values across generations.
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Activity 1 / Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet
Put your child’s reading comprehension to the test with this Robin Hood folktale worksheet!
Kids practice inferencing skills while being asked important details about the reading passage. Help your child to read between the lines to determine character motivation with this fun worksheet! -
Activity 2 / The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet
Before setting off on this epic adventure with Robin Hood, make sure that your child has read and fully understands the story written on the ‘Reading Folk Tales: Robin Hood’ worksheet. From the story, your child must have gathered some lessons to be learned, as well as paid attention to details surrounding the story. The four questions in this simple printout all come from the story. Read each question aloud and help your kids check the correct answer.
