Article Take Two: Teaching Revision Through the Arts
Find tips on how to use the arts to build writing revision skills and differentiate the writing process.
In this 6-8 lesson, students will analyze the characteristics of traditional folktales to write an original tale. They will use elements of folktales to develop their story and strengthen work through the writing process.
Students will:
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Teachers should be familiar with traditional folktales and be able to identify common elements. Preview and familiarize yourself with the digital tools related to the lesson. Display an example folktale text around the room or visit for digital text examples. Explore and .
Book Recommendations:
Cole, Joanna. Best Loved Folktales of the World. Wilmington, NC: Anchor Publishing, 1983.
Mallet, Jerry and Keith Polette. World Folktales. Fort Atkinson: Alleyside Press, 1994.
Students should have an understanding of the peer editing process. They should be familiar with basic story elements including characters (flat versus round), characterization, plot, setting, and dialogue.
Modify handouts and give preferential seating for visual presentations. Allow extra time for task completion.
Original Writer
Kathy Cook
Adaptation
Andria Cole
Editor
JoDee Scissors
Updated
November 1, 2021
Find tips on how to use the arts to build writing revision skills and differentiate the writing process.
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