Storytelling

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Storytelling
Open Court Reading Grade 3 Unit 3
presented by Linda Brady http//www.opencourtresou
rces.com
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Some stories have really happened.
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A biography is the true story of someones life.
What biographies do you know?
Washingtons Uniform
Mount Vernon
George Washington
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Some stories could have happened but didnt.
realistic fiction
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Some stories are fantasy and could never have
happened.
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Fairy tales are told around the world. These
stories were often told to children to teach them
a lesson. These stories all have elements of
magic.
Sleeping Beauty
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Can you retell your favorite fairy tale? What
props would you need?
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The ancient Greeks told stories to explain their
natural environment.

• Myths

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Each culture has its own stories.
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The Irish told tales about leprechauns and
finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
leprechaun
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Folktales are stories passed down from one person
to another.
In early American history this story was often
retold.
Johnny Appleseed
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The American Indians told many stories.
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What story does a totem tell?
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There are many African folktales. This is one you
will be reading.
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The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico. Who
has a story about it?
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Each family has their own stories and memories to
share.
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When does your family eat special foods? Share a
special memory.
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What memories do you have of a special holiday?
Share your story.
Happy New Year
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What stories do you have to tell? What is your
favorite genre? What are your favorite stories to
retell?