Republic of the Philippines

SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher Education
ACCESS EJC Montilla, Tacurong City
EEdEng 2 Teaching English in the Elementary Grades (Literature)
2nd Semester S.Y. 2023-2024

CHAPTER III: CLASSIFICATION & ELEMENTS OF

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (Lesson 1: Traditional Literature)
Arro, Jeoremy Ace B. BEED 3D

I. Introduction:

This explores the classification and essential elements of

children’s literature. This section delves into the diverse genres

and categories within children’s literature, emphasizing the key

components that make these works engaging and enriching for

young readers. From picture books to middle-grade novels, this

chapter provides a concise overview of the varied forms of

children’s literature and highlights the fundamental elements

that contribute to their educational and imaginative value.

II. Intended Learning Outcomes:

In this lesson, you will be able to:

 Identified the traditional tales and their sub-genres

 Used active listening and reading skills for a wide
range on their picture
III. Motivational Activity/Motivational Questions?

 Identify what kind of traditional tales in the pictures

IV. Content

 Tall Tales:

- Are stories whose main character has extraordinary

abilities compared to ordinary people. These are highly
exaggerated stories. Sometimes, these are funny tales.
- Examples of these tales are Johnny Appleseed, Paul
Bunyan, Babe, the Blue Ox and Bernardo Carpio.

 Humorous Tales
- Are folktales that revolve around a character's foolish and
funny mistakes. These tales are also known as noodleheads,
sillies, drolls and numbskulls.
- Example of this is Lazy Jack, Epaminondas, Juan and the
Mat, Juan and the Clams, Juan and the Vinegar.

 Beast Tales
-Are folktales where the animals act and talk like human
beings. These stories generally teach a lesson of courage,
ingenuity and self-reliance.
- Examples are Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three
Little Pigs, The Little Red Hen, The Three Billy Goats Gruff,
Androcles and the Lion, Puss in Boots, the Tale of Peter
Rabbit.

 Realistic Tales
-Are stories whose characters, plot and setting could have
occurred. They do not use magic and exaggeration.
- Example of this are Little Women, American story, Johnny
Appleseed.
  Cumulative Tales
- This story uses repetition, accumulation, and rhythm to
make an entertaining story out of the barest plots. In the
cumulative tale, the story itself is not as important as the
increasing repetition of the details building up a quick climax.
3-5 years old children love its simplicity, rhythm and humor.
- Example of this are Gingerbread Boy, This is the House
that Jack Built, Johnny Cake, The Bun, etc. The

V. Synthesis

Traditional tales encompass a variety of stories, including tall

tales, humorous tales, beast tales, realistic tales and cumulative tales. Tall
Tales these stories feature characters with extraordinary abilities, often
exaggerated and humorous. Authors encourage readers to use their
imagination for entertainment. Examples include Johnny Appleseed, Paul
Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, and Bernardo Carpio. Humorous Tales
revolves around foolish and funny mistakes, these stories are also known
as noodleheads, sillies, drolls, and numbskulls. Examples include Lazy
Jack Epaminondas and Juan tales. Beast Tales animals in these folktales
act and talk like humans, symbolizing courage, ingenuity, and self-reliance.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and Androcles and
the Lion fall into this category. Realistic Tales these stories could happen in
real life, avoiding magic and exaggeration. Examples include "Little
Women" and the American story of Johnny Appleseed. Cumulative Tales
Using repetition and rhythm, these tales build up details for a quick climax.
Loved by young children, they include Gingerbread Boy, "This is the House
that Jack Built," and Johnny Cake.

VI. References (APA format)

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