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Traditional Literature

The document defines traditional literature as stories passed down orally from generation to generation. Some key elements include universal themes of conflict, stock characters, and formulaic plots with beginnings like "once upon a time" and endings like "they lived happily ever after." Traditional literature includes myths, epics, legends, folktales, fables, and religious stories. Realistic fiction features convincingly true-to-life stories that help children examine their own lives and relate to other people's experiences. Types include mysteries, romances, and stories about family or growing up. Fantasy involves imaginary elements like magic and takes place in impossible worlds, differing from traditional literature's oral origins and realistic fiction's relatable themes.

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Traditional Literature

The document defines traditional literature as stories passed down orally from generation to generation. Some key elements include universal themes of conflict, stock characters, and formulaic plots with beginnings like "once upon a time" and endings like "they lived happily ever after." Traditional literature includes myths, epics, legends, folktales, fables, and religious stories. Realistic fiction features convincingly true-to-life stories that help children examine their own lives and relate to other people's experiences. Types include mysteries, romances, and stories about family or growing up. Fantasy involves imaginary elements like magic and takes place in impossible worlds, differing from traditional literature's oral origins and realistic fiction's relatable themes.

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Definition of traditional literature Stories passed down through oral story-telling and from generation to generation

Element of traditional literature Theme Often universal in quality (all ppl are capable of relating to it) Unfair treatment by a sibling Generally obvious and straight forwards Deal with conflict or contrast Examples: good v evil, rich v poor, young vs old, beauty v ugly, weak v strong, innocence v wise The term folk/fairy tales are interchangeable Part of the oral tradition handed down from generation to generation by folk Fairy denotes the presence

Plot Quick, concise introduction Logical, fast-paced development of events Logical abrupt ending after climax or resolution of the problem Satisfying, definite conclusion (universal happy ending )

Characters Style Limited description and detail Frequent use of rhyme and repetition Events occur in pattern- 3,7,12,40 Stock beginnings and endings, once upon a time and they lived happily ever after Stereotyped, one dimensional Can be animals of humans Man-character-protagonist is given a nearly impossible task to complete Evil character must be overcome by the hero/heroin.

Types of traditional literature Myths Epics Legends and tall tales

Folktales Cumulative Humorous Beast Magic Pourquoi Realistic Fables Religious stories

Realistic features Stories that are convincingly true to life and that help children examine their own lives, empathize with other people, and see the complexity of human interaction. A mirror to real life

Benefits of realistic features Learn about human behavior Enjoy with others in books Meet ppl who are experiencing the same feelings and emotions and use these characters experiences as a guide in handling their won challenge Learn about ppl who have different experiences and living conditions

Types of realistic fiction Fantasy A fantasy is a story that cannot happen in the real world. Events, settings and character are outside the realm of possibility. Written by unknown authors, unlike traditional literature Adventures stories Animal stories Family stories Growing up stories Books on social issues Humor Mysteries Romances School stories Sport stories

Types of fantasy Magic in everyday life Ghost stores Horror Time travel High fantasy

Question How would these 3 types of stories help children in their esl classroom? Traditional literature Real fiction fantasy

Discuss in your group and share your views in class.

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