Traditional Literature

Objectives

 Define and explain traditional literature and its classifications.

 Differentiate the classifications of traditional literature through a graphic organizer.
 Develop compassion and empathy for characters that face adversity and hardship in the story
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by the Brothers Grimm, through recognizing their
resilience and strength in overcoming challenges.

Topics

Legends

 The Legend of Robin Hood

 The Legend of Atlantis +
 The Legend of King Arthur
 The Legend of Mayon Volcano

Myths

 The Gods of Olympus

 Cupid and Psyche +
 Lalahon
 Τhe Three Sisters of Fate

Fairytales

 Cinderella +
 Snow White +
 Jack and the Beanstalk
 The Little Mermaid
 Beauty and the beast

Fables

 The Tortoise and the Hare+

 The Fox and the Grapes
 The Crow and the Pitcher
 The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs

Epic

 The Iliad and The Odyssey

 Beowulf +
 Ramayana and Mahabharata