BLOG #6 TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

1. Definition of Traditional Literature:

Traditional Literature can be defined as literature that has been passed down from generation to generation orally, thus by the word of mouth, along with a reflection of the storytellers’ culture, natural environment, and place in society.

Traditional literature includes:

Folktales- narratives that are fiction

Fables- are brief tales which use animals’ characters to talk

Myths- account for the world and humans in reference to everyday natural phenomena

Legends- detail the historical facts of human wars and migrations.

How can you use Traditional Literature in the classroom?

You can use Traditional literature is various ways in the classroom for example:

* Compare and contrast versions of fairly tales stories for example: African version of Little Red Riding Hood with the traditional story.

* Have students construct their own version of a fairly tale story

* Have students choose their favorite tales and allow them to make a collage, puppets, object…………

* Compare and contrast the story and the movie

* Read a tale with the students and have them act out various scenes


Will you use Traditional literature in your classroom?

Yes, I will definitely use this type of literature in my classroom. Why? Because I think children love it. Traditional literature has been passed down from generation to generation meaning that most students are exposed to this type of literature at a very young age. Also this type of literature can enhance students’ imagination, exploration and learning abilities.