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Storytelling (13)

Global Tales

2007
Global Tales is a collection of short stories from a variety of cultures around the world. Its goal is to encourage young people to explore cultural diversity through traditional folk tales, myths and legends.
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Cinderella Around the World

2003
This site gives a history of the different version of the story Cinderella from the many countries that it is told in.
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Finalist

The Art of Storytelling

2000
Discover the exciting world of storytelling! Central School, Glen Rock, NJ has been storytelling for ten years. We have a resident storyteller and hold a Storytelling Festival every spring. Our site offers suggestions for getting started in storytelling, developing your skills, and planning a Storytelling Festival for your school. We used famous American Folktales as the subject of our storytelling ideas. Visitors will learn about Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Annie Christmas, Mike Fink, Casey Jones, and Swamp Angel, with ideas for telling their stories. There are activities to print that relate to storytelling and the folktales.
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Super Heroes from Around the World

2009
Who are heroes of the past? What makes them heroes and why do they last? Six heroes from various cultures are examined and enjoed from a studen perspective.
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the Magic of Juju

2009
To know the inner side of the books,as the core knowledge.
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Coyotes in Fact and Fiction

2006
Friend or foe? Our school is on the prairie in Colorado. We often see and hear coyotes. Our site examines the facts and myths related to coyotes. We also investigated different perspectives concerning coyotes: wildlife to be protected or predators to be destroyed? We hope you enjoy learning about this amazing creature as much as we did.
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Dickens - Criticism for evolution

2006
Through this site we have as students, enlightened two things.|One criticism is something positive if done for the purpose of betterment, as Charles had sucessfully done. The other thing we must realise our faults and mistakes and attempt to mend our ways.
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Beware of the Big Bad Wolf

2003
Throughout time wolves have been seen as scary, evil, man-eating animals. In fairy and folktales they are known as "The Big Bad Wolf". Native Americans had another view; they were smart, family oriented and caring. Explore with us the world of wolves and learn fact from fiction.
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Creatures of Jewish Folklore

2003
An introductory guide designed for elementary-school children that explores characters in traditional Jewish folktales and legends
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Folklore, Myths, & Legends

2003
Our site explores myths and legends in America and in the South. We look at regional, state, and local legends.
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Folklore, Myths, and the Unexplained

2003
"Folklore, Myths and the Unexplainable" will try to explain the various legends that exist today. We present the information to the reader and you will be able to formulate your own opinion as to whether or not these unexplainable things to fact or fiction.
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Medieval World Through Fourth Graders' Eyes

2003
A medieval Fourth Grade Tale: Hear ye hear ye we've a tale to tell. About fourth graders who did very well. The story of King Arthur they have retold. By reading carefully you'll see it unfold. Medieval times, knights, weapons and more, open each page and unlock the door! Inside you'll find to dazzle your eyes. Stories, games, and a great surprise. So come along with us and you'll discover. What these awesome fourth graders did uncover!
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Folklore Goes Global

2000

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