A Folktale
for a Child
Storybook Project
Mrs. Camara & Mrs. Erickson
100 Points Due: 5/19
(at
the beginning of the period)
Standards
covered:
*
Cultural Information: Research projects
that provide cultural information not only from countries outside United States
but also from ethnic communities here at home
* The cultural conventions of a country
united by the same language are manifested in two distinct ways: (1) the
society’s production of art, music and literature; and (2) the social
conventions of that society’s members
Standards for Information Literacy (
Is an independent
learner:
- Appreciates literature and creative expressions
of information
- Strives for excellence in information seeking and
knowledge generation
Contributes
positively to the learning community and society:
- Practices ethical behavior in regard to
information and information technology
Congratulations! You have been picked by your manager at the CamaraErickson Book Company to create your own folktale storybook for children in elementary school grades K-5!
You have noticed that there is a need for good children’s books that teach children the folktales of their countries and culture. So you take it upon yourself to write a best selling folktale from another culture/country. Keep in mind that young readers need to understand your story. This is a great opportunity for you to show your colleagues that you are the best folklore creator!
You may write the book on your own.
Choose a story to re-tell in your own words from another culture or create from your imagination. The story must be approved by your teacher before creating the picture book version. You will submit the story to Turnitin.com prior to creating the picture book version.
Requirements:
1. You must turn in a completed rough draft (graphic organizer) by the due date (TBD).
2. The book must have a front and back cover with the required information:
a.
Picture book should have a cover which includes:
1.
Title of book, author & illustrator on front
2.
Folktale summary included on back or inside flap to inform buyer
3.
Brief paragraph on inside cover (jacket)
B. Title
Page
1.
Full title including subtitle
2. Author & illustrator’s full
names
3.
Publisher and location of publishing
C. Library of Congress page
1.
Summary of book
2.
Subject headings
3.
Copyright date
4.
Publisher address
D. Dedication page—someone who you respect or received
help
E. Glossary page –gives definitions of key terms
3. The book must be at least 20 pages (10 back to back).
4. The book must have a folktale story. (from a story you read in your own words or your imagination creation)
5. There must be at least one illustration
on each page (these illustrations may be hand drawn, computer generated or cut
and pasted from multiple sources. Do what it takes to make your book look like
a real, published children’s book. Another idea is to use a
photo that has been photo shopped to look like an illustration.
6. There must be color on each page.
7. Bind your book. You can do this at the WR library ($2.00), an office store, or copy shop. Or you may find a way to bind it neatly on your own.
Suggestions:
- Think about different children’s books that you read when you were young. Research children’s books at the WR library or a local library.
- Decide what the theme of your book will be, then pick a name for your book.
- Decide if there are going to be characters in your story- are they going to be humans, animals, foods, etc?
- Decide what events are going to occur in your story.
- Decide what folktale you want to include in your story.
- Have your book proof-read and edited by your parents or friends. There should be no grammatical errors if time is taken to edit the book
Folktale
Folktales are stories that grew out of the lives and imaginations of the people or folk. Folktales have always been children’s favorite type of traditional literature. Long ago the nobility and their courtiers heard stories of the heroism, valor and benevolence of people like themselves—the ruling classes. In contrast, the stories heard by the common people portrayed the ruling classes as unjust or hard taskmasters whose riches were fair game for those common folk who were quick-witted or strong enough to acquire them.
Cumulative: Cumulative tale uses repetition, accumulation and rhythm to make and entertaining story.
Humorous: Humorous tale revolves around a character’s incredibly stupid and funny mistakes
Beast: Beast tales feature talking animals and overstated action. Human characters sometimes occur.
Magic: Magic tales also known as wonder tales or fairy tales contain elements of magic or enchantment in characters plots or settings.
Pourquoi: Pourquoi tales explain phenomena of nature. The word pourquoi is French for why and these tales can be understood as primitive explanations for the many “why” questions early humans asked.
Realistic: Realistic tales are those whose characters plot, and setting could conceivably have occurred. There is no magic in these tales or any exaggeration is limited to the possible.
Fables: The fable is a simple story that incorporates characters—typically animals—whose actions teach a moral lesson or universal truth. Often the moral is stated at the end of the story.
Religious stories: Stories based on religious writings or taken intact from religious manuscripts are considered to be religious stories. These stories may recount milestones in the development of a religion and its leadership or may present a religious doctrine in narrative form. Stories of the latter sort are usually called parables.
Folktale for a Child Project Evaluation
DUE_______
Name_____________________________ Period_______
Your book will be graded
according to the following criteria. Please turn in this form with your book.
If you do not turn it in with your project, you will lose 5 points.
_______(5) Folktale Project Questions (3 tales) (Due 4/17 and 4/23)
_______(5) Project outline (Due 4/25)
_______(10) Story:
-Clearly choose from the types of folktales
-Story is clear, thorough, and well written (Due 5/1)
_______(5) Turnitin.com (Due 5/1)
- You must submit your story by this date, otherwise you will receive a
referral for possible plagiarism.
_______(5) Story Board:
-Graphic organizer is complete with text and pictures (Due 5/5)
_______(5) Complete Folktale Book (Due 5/19)
- It contains at least 20 pages (10 back to back)
- There is at least 1 illustration on each page
- There is color on each page
- The book is binded
_______(25) Folktale Concepts:
-Story uses the folktale structure to teach a story
-The folktale lesson is well connected within the story
________(5) Illustrations:
-20 illustrations including the cover
-Illustrations communicate the story well
________(5) Skill
and Workmanship:
-Book is neatly done/bound, with attention to detail
-Book is free of errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
________(5) Creativity/Dramatic
Effect:
-Story shows originality of approach or design
-Illustrations are exciting
-Is your book more impressive than others?
-Will those that read it say, “WOW!”?
________(25) Elements
of a Storybook:
-Cover
-Title Page
-Dedication
-Library of Congress
-Glossary
-Index
-Back Cover (Summary)
_________(100)
Overall Grade
Dates to
remember:
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April 17 : Folktale Project Questions (2 stories)
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April 23: Folktale Project Questions (1 story)
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April 25 : Project outline
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May 1: Written story and turnitin.com submission
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May 5: Story Board
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May 19: Complete folktale book
*NOTE: All late assignments will be graded for half credit.
You
must submit your story to turnitin.com on the due date—failure to do so will
result in an academic referral for possible plagiarism.