Focus on Genre: Folk Tale
Folk tales are short fictional narratives that typically explain a wise action or how things came to be. Folk tales were originally told orally and then handed down from one generation to the next.
Some folk tales use cause-and-effect organization to express their message.
As you read folk tales, look for familiar themes, or messages, that appear in tales from many cultures.
Your Job as a Reader Reading Strategy: Determine Importance
As you read, decide which details are most important and take notes about them. After reading, use your notes to summarize the story.
