This fabulous collection of nine European folktales, presented by well-known storytellers with European roots, makes a perfect teaching tool to help educators, librarians, and storytellers acquaint students with different European countries and cultures. These stories, along with an abundance of related classroom activities, will allow students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of European values, customs, and cultural elements. Each story is accompanied by background information about the contributor, discussion questions, and numerous related follow-up activities that are…mehr
This fabulous collection of nine European folktales, presented by well-known storytellers with European roots, makes a perfect teaching tool to help educators, librarians, and storytellers acquaint students with different European countries and cultures. These stories, along with an abundance of related classroom activities, will allow students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of European values, customs, and cultural elements. Each story is accompanied by background information about the contributor, discussion questions, and numerous related follow-up activities that are easily adaptable to different levels and learning environments. There are also reproducible pages for student use, as well as information about the country and its people, a brief historical background, a glossary where applicable, and resources for further study. A valuable teaching tool and timesaver, this book is an excellent vehicle for cultural exploration in classrooms or with listening audiences.
ContentsForeword xiHow to Use This Book xiiiPart IFOLKTALES1A Treasure for Anders (Denmark) 3About the Contributor 4A Treasure for Anders (Denmark)###8212;Cultural Background 5Notable Facts About Denmark 5National Data for Denmark 5Danish Geography 6Danish Farms and Farming 6Famous Danes 7Highlights of Danish History 7Denmark###8217;s Churches and Bells 8Resources for Further Study 9A Treasure for Anders (Retold by Roger Petersen) 10Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesWhat###8217;s in a Name? 14Danish Proverbs 15The Danish Language 16Investigation Cards for A Treasure for Anders 17Drama Activity Cards for A Treasure for Anders 18Creative Writing Cards for A Treasure for Anders 20Wrap-Up Activity 19Game Show Fun 202The Three Reeds (Ireland) 25About the Contributor 26The Three Reeds (Ireland)###8212;Cultural Background 27Story Information 27The Three Reeds (Retold by Maggi Kerr Peirce) 28Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesAbout Irish Folktales 30Irish Homes and Care for the Elderly 31Farming in Ireland 32A Lesson from Ireland 33Wrap-Up Activity 34Game Show Fun 34 vii viii Contents3The Lorelei (Germany) 39About the Contributor 40The Lorelei (Germany)###8212;Cultural Background 41Story Locale: The Rhine 41Story Setting: The Crusades 41Background: Women and Romance 42The Lorelei (Retold by Wendy Welch) 43Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesSpecific Cultural Notes 46The Rhine and Other Rivers 47Lorelei and Beauty 48Cultural Choices 49The Crusades 50Answer Guide for ###8220;An Information Scavenger Hunt###8221; 51The Knights Templar 51The Knights Hospitaler 51The Seljuks 51The Saracens 52Byzantium (the Byzantine Empire) 52Constantinople 52The Second Crusade Disaster 52Philip II (Philip Augustus) 53Richard the Lionhearted (Richard Coeur de Lion) 53Prince John 54The Children###8217;s Crusade 54Wrap-Up Activity 55Game Show Fun 554Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria) 59About the Contributor 60Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria)###8212;Cultural Background 61Glossary and Pronunciation Guide 61Exploring Bulgarian Culture 62Clever Peter and the Sultan (Retold by Priscilla Howe) 64Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesFun with Clever Peter 65Wrap-Up Activity 66Game Show Fun 66 Contents ix5Pacala (Romania) 71About the Contributor 72Pacala (Romania)###8212;Cultural Background 73Romania###8217;s Stories and Tales 73A Personal Note from Sam yada Cannarozzi 74Glossary and Pronunciation Information 74Pacala (As Recounted to Sam yada Cannarozzi by Florina Dobrescu) 75Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesThe Geography and Culture of Romania 78A Look at Cultures 79Wrap-Up Activity 80Game Show Fun 806Gilitrutt (Iceland) 85About the Contributor 86Gilitrutt (Iceland)###8212;Cultural Background 87The Cultural Significance of Names 87Gilitrutt (Retold by Jenni Woodroffe) 88Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesSpecific Cultural Notes 90The Power of Names in Other Cultures 92Cultural Extensions: Icelandic Holidays 93Wrap-Up Activity 94Game Show Fun 947Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Macedonia) 99About the Contributor 100Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Macedonia)###8212;Cultural Background 101Don###8217;t ###8220;Clothes###8221; the Door 101Historical Background 101Pronunciation Guide 102Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Retold by Steven Kardaleff) 103Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesWho Was Nasreddin Odjah? 105Outward Appearances 106Beyond the Story: Macedonian Marriages 107More About Macedonian Culture 108Wrap-Up Activity 109Game Show Fun 109 x ContentsPart IICHALLENGE STORIES8Leaving for America (Russia) 117About the Contributor 118Leaving for America (Russia)###8212;Cultural Background 119Story Genres 119Story Background: Belarus 119Jewish History in Belarus 119Leaving for America (By Roslyn Bresnick-Perry) 122Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesDiscussion Questions 1269The Coal Basket (Scotland) 129About the Contributor 130The Coal Basket (Scotland)###8212;Cultural Background 131Background Facts for Scotland 131Pronunciation Guide 132The Coal Basket (Retold by Wendy Welch) 133Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesMatch These Names with Their Descriptions 140Singing Fun 141Some Points to Ponder 142Scotland and You: The Bigger Picture 144Indexes 147
ContentsForeword xiHow to Use This Book xiiiPart IFOLKTALES1A Treasure for Anders (Denmark) 3About the Contributor 4A Treasure for Anders (Denmark)###8212;Cultural Background 5Notable Facts About Denmark 5National Data for Denmark 5Danish Geography 6Danish Farms and Farming 6Famous Danes 7Highlights of Danish History 7Denmark###8217;s Churches and Bells 8Resources for Further Study 9A Treasure for Anders (Retold by Roger Petersen) 10Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesWhat###8217;s in a Name? 14Danish Proverbs 15The Danish Language 16Investigation Cards for A Treasure for Anders 17Drama Activity Cards for A Treasure for Anders 18Creative Writing Cards for A Treasure for Anders 20Wrap-Up Activity 19Game Show Fun 202The Three Reeds (Ireland) 25About the Contributor 26The Three Reeds (Ireland)###8212;Cultural Background 27Story Information 27The Three Reeds (Retold by Maggi Kerr Peirce) 28Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesAbout Irish Folktales 30Irish Homes and Care for the Elderly 31Farming in Ireland 32A Lesson from Ireland 33Wrap-Up Activity 34Game Show Fun 34 vii viii Contents3The Lorelei (Germany) 39About the Contributor 40The Lorelei (Germany)###8212;Cultural Background 41Story Locale: The Rhine 41Story Setting: The Crusades 41Background: Women and Romance 42The Lorelei (Retold by Wendy Welch) 43Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesSpecific Cultural Notes 46The Rhine and Other Rivers 47Lorelei and Beauty 48Cultural Choices 49The Crusades 50Answer Guide for ###8220;An Information Scavenger Hunt###8221; 51The Knights Templar 51The Knights Hospitaler 51The Seljuks 51The Saracens 52Byzantium (the Byzantine Empire) 52Constantinople 52The Second Crusade Disaster 52Philip II (Philip Augustus) 53Richard the Lionhearted (Richard Coeur de Lion) 53Prince John 54The Children###8217;s Crusade 54Wrap-Up Activity 55Game Show Fun 554Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria) 59About the Contributor 60Clever Peter and the Sultan (Bulgaria)###8212;Cultural Background 61Glossary and Pronunciation Guide 61Exploring Bulgarian Culture 62Clever Peter and the Sultan (Retold by Priscilla Howe) 64Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesFun with Clever Peter 65Wrap-Up Activity 66Game Show Fun 66 Contents ix5Pacala (Romania) 71About the Contributor 72Pacala (Romania)###8212;Cultural Background 73Romania###8217;s Stories and Tales 73A Personal Note from Sam yada Cannarozzi 74Glossary and Pronunciation Information 74Pacala (As Recounted to Sam yada Cannarozzi by Florina Dobrescu) 75Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesThe Geography and Culture of Romania 78A Look at Cultures 79Wrap-Up Activity 80Game Show Fun 806Gilitrutt (Iceland) 85About the Contributor 86Gilitrutt (Iceland)###8212;Cultural Background 87The Cultural Significance of Names 87Gilitrutt (Retold by Jenni Woodroffe) 88Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesSpecific Cultural Notes 90The Power of Names in Other Cultures 92Cultural Extensions: Icelandic Holidays 93Wrap-Up Activity 94Game Show Fun 947Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Macedonia) 99About the Contributor 100Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Macedonia)###8212;Cultural Background 101Don###8217;t ###8220;Clothes###8221; the Door 101Historical Background 101Pronunciation Guide 102Nasreddin Odjah###8217;s Clothes (Retold by Steven Kardaleff) 103Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesWho Was Nasreddin Odjah? 105Outward Appearances 106Beyond the Story: Macedonian Marriages 107More About Macedonian Culture 108Wrap-Up Activity 109Game Show Fun 109 x ContentsPart IICHALLENGE STORIES8Leaving for America (Russia) 117About the Contributor 118Leaving for America (Russia)###8212;Cultural Background 119Story Genres 119Story Background: Belarus 119Jewish History in Belarus 119Leaving for America (By Roslyn Bresnick-Perry) 122Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesDiscussion Questions 1269The Coal Basket (Scotland) 129About the Contributor 130The Coal Basket (Scotland)###8212;Cultural Background 131Background Facts for Scotland 131Pronunciation Guide 132The Coal Basket (Retold by Wendy Welch) 133Follow-Up Information and ActivitiesMatch These Names with Their Descriptions 140Singing Fun 141Some Points to Ponder 142Scotland and You: The Bigger Picture 144Indexes 147
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