Monday, August 31, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Class Work
Let's talk about Folklore. Talk at your table. Use your notes. Come up with a three sentence definition of folklore. Write on the boards.
1. So, just how was the world created?
2. What commonalities did you locate?
3. What were the differences?
4. Share your C/C charts with others at your table.
Think about it . . . why was/is it important for people to have a story about the creation of the planet? Animals? Plants? Stars? Moon? People?
Do we differ from ancient people? Do we have a need to know?
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Did you ever wonder why rattle snakes rattle or why leopards have spots or why grasshoppers hop? Ancient people had the answers to these and other questions. Today we will read the following:
The Raven Brings Light (Alaskan Indian) p. 719
The Sedna Legend ( Eskimo) p. 721
Why the Bear is Stumpy-Tailed (Norway) p. 353
Why the Sea is Salt (Norway) p. 354
Why the sun shines during the day and the moon comes out at night: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AtdMo9F8x2iBSdAsZk.Zo9abvZx4;_ylc=X1MDMjAyMzUzODA3NQRfcgMyBGJjawNkaTZxNDJwOXRvNGE2JTI2YiUzRDQlMjZkJTNEQ19WWS5waHBZRUlDM0ZJdGpiMHdZajR2T0xtOG5WeGV1V2RDLmctLSUyNnMlM0RmcyUyNmklM0Q3YUszZERzTWhTMW1FMGVCdGxYNARncHJpZANBRVBhTUYxelEzcTA2V2R5QzVTMVBBBG10ZXN0aWQDbnVsbARuX3N1Z2cDMTAEb3JpZ2luA3d3dy55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzMEcHFzdHIDV2h5IHRoZSBzdW4gBHBxc3RybAMxMgRxc3RybAMyNgRxdWVyeQN3aHkgdGhlIHN1biBsb3ZlcyB0aGUgbW9vbgR0X3N0bXADMTQwOTY4MjQxOTczMwR2dGVzdGlkA251bGw-?gprid=AEPaMF1zQ3q06WdyC5S1PA&fr2=sa-gp-www.yahoo.com&p=why+the+sun+loves+the+moon&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-409
How leopards got their spots: https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=how+leopard+got+its+spots&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-003
How rainbows were made: http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/10/how_the_rainbow_was_made.html
How we got the sun:
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/07/ten_red_crows.html
Get with a partner. Read or watch your assigned tale. Get ready to tell us the story. Think about it. Is there any science in the story, or is it just fantasy?
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Homework
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
These are samples only. Your story needs to be an original. You create it! Add pictures or photos if you wish.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Class Work
2. Complete a comparison/contrast chart showing the similarities and differences between the two stories.
Leftovers!
What is story telling? Some experts share their views: http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/quotes.html (Take a slip - read the quotation - tell if you agree with the "expert" and explain your response. This is an oral activity!)
How does one tell a good story?
- http://www.ehow.com/how_2063128_tell-story.html
- http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-a-Story
- http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/Tips1.html
Time to share a story at your table. You may have a note or two, but you may not read from a book. That is an activity for another day. Be brave. HAVE FUN!
Now, elect one story teller from your table to share with the class.
For homework, you were asked to read the introduction in Best-Loved Folktales and make a bulleted list of 15 important points. Please take the list, talk to the person across the table, and share lists. Did you agree on the most important points?
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Now, on with the show!
1. Warm-ups: Facial expressions, motions, voice, eye contact.
2. You will join a group of 5.
3. Write your name on the rubric. Hand the rubric to another in the group to evaluate you as a story teller. - 5=Fantastic!
- 1 = Keep trying.
5. Each group needs to select one story teller to present to the class. Do not worry if you are not selected; you will have a chance in the future, I promise!
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Creation stories - Compare and Contrast
Homework: Watch two creation myths as told on YouTube. Here are some suggestions. Others are available. Feel free to select different cultures.
Site of 40 creation myths:
Grandmother Spider Creation Myth: (A story teller tells this one – good use of voice and facial expression.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNBNGL9uLCI
Sample comparison/contrast charts: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-900&va=comparison+and+contrast+charts
Post your chart in CANVAS. 50 points
As a class we will create a list of similarities and differences among various cultures.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Welcome to World Folklore!
Each group will share the final "story" with the class.
- When you were a child, what was your favorite story?
- Why did you like the story? Do you still like the tale? Elaborate.
2. Partner challenge: Get with someone who shares your birth month. Together create of list of folktales you know. Prizes will be awarded for the longest list!
3. As you review your list of tales, what would you say would be the qualities of folktales? This is the beginning of your personal definition of folktales. Hold onto to this as you will need it for a homework assignment.
4. Let's look at some basics of story telling:
What is story telling? Some experts share their views: http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/quotes.html (Take a slip - read the quotation - tell if you agree with the "expert" and explain your response. This is an oral activity!)
How does one tell a good story?
video : http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AsV5M5fHv6NgYDXxUG3EqdibvZx4?p=how+to+tell+a+story&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-900
- http://www.ehow.com/how_2063128_tell-story.html
- http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-a-Story
- http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/Tips1.html
1. Find a folktale to share with a group of five or six on Thursday. You must be able to tell the story in 1-2 minutes. You might consider sharing that favorite tale from childhood! Use facial expressions. Use arm movements. Use vocal inflection. Make eye contact. Practice, practice, practice before you come to class. Amaze and engage your fellow story tellers! Each group will "elect" one story teller to share with the entire class. (35 point activity / 25 for sharing + 10 for posting)
2. Read the Introduction in Best-Loved Folktales of the World. Complete the following in 15 bulleted points:
Folktales and fairy tales are: ...
(List the 15 most important points from the Introduction.) If you can't get the book by Thursday, find some articles on-line that define "folktales or folklore". Be sure to include the URL in your post.
Bring the list to class on Thursday. (Post on CANVAS.)
3. Update your photo on CANVAS! Selfies are fine. (15 points)
Syllabus
Syllabus English ENG 294-0002 (16484)
August=25-December 18, 2015 – Tu/Th 2:30-3:45 in
Estrella Hall Learning Studio S138
ESTRELLA
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Multicultural Folktales: Mrs. Patricia Eaton
Multicultural Folktales: Mrs. Patricia Eaton
E-mail: patricia.eaton@estrellamountain.edu If you have questions, contact me via e-mail. I will check
the e-mail daily during the week and respond. Please check the blog before asking me for information about a missed
class.
Note: The blog
is your link to what is happening in class and to what is due. Links to
readings are also posted on the blog.
Adjunct
Office: 623-935-8139 - Montezuma Hall 119
(You may phone the office and leave a message for me between 8:00 am and 5:00
pm on weekdays.
Required Text:
Best-Loved Folktales of the World by Joanna Cole
ISBN:
978-0-385-18949-1
Cost:
$20.00 New
You must have the book.
Computer Access: You will need regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection. If you do not
have access at home, please use the EMCC computers in Estrella Hall’s
Information Commons.. Most homework assignments and essays will be submitted on
Canvas. You cannot complete this class without using a computer with Internet
access. If you are new to the use of computers or need help, just ask. We were
all new users at one time!
USB Drive: You need a USB drive for this course. If you already
have one and space is available, you may use it. A new one is not required. You
will want to save all work on your jump drive and bring the jump drive to
class.
Note: This
syllabus is subject to change based upon the progress of the class. Daily
updates will be provided on the blog. If you miss a class, be sure to contact
me and ask for a copy of the daily information. Also, be sure to check the blog
for updates and links to required readings.
Office Hours: By appointment on M/W/F or after class on Tu/Th. In
addition, I may be reached by e-mail as listed above or by sending a CANVAS
message to me.
Course Competencies
1.
Define folklore
and folk tales.
2.
Identify at least
five different types of folk tales.
3.
Describe various
types of oral folk tales using specific examples to show how these types
function in a culture.
4.
Compare and
contrast the various types of oral folk tales.
5.
Research five
major folk tale types.
6.
Demonstrate the
ability to tell ar least five types of folk tales.
7.
Summarize and
analyze thirty folktales from a variety of cultures.
8.
Identify and
describe cultural elements contained in given folktales.
9.
Explain how to
research folktales for classroom use.
10.
Define three ways
that folk tales can be used to impart a less, a value, and/or knowledge.
11.
Define lesson
objectives for a teaching unit and identify two folk tales to meet those
objectives.
12.
Create a classroom
lesson or activity and show where folk tales can be used to achieve desired
teaching and/or learning objectives.
Please note that
folk tales were part of an oral tradition. You will be expected to present
orally as well as in writing.
Major Projects
·
Define “
Folklore” – (3 sources)
·
Summarize and
analyze 30 folktales from a wide variety of cultures.
·
Tell five folk
tales and explain the type of tale, the cultural need for the tale, and the
goal of the tale.
·
Select a culture
and identify and describe the cultural elements as shown in at least folktales
from that culture. (Research using MLA style.)
·
Design a lesson
plan that includes objectives for teaching a folklore “unit” of at least three
days. Identify at least two folk tales to meet those objectives and include
them in the unit.
·
Create and share
a 10 minute folklore lesson or activity with the class.
·
Participate in a
variety of individual, small group, and whole class activities.
·
Successful
completion of various shorter assignments and activities
Attendance Policy: Active participation is expected for successful completion in this
course. In the event of an absence, students are expected to contact me by
e-mail: Patricia.Eaton@estrellamountain.edu and go to www.eatonfolklore.blogspot.com for daily
updates for the course.
Important FYI:
Attendance policy
(typically, students are allowed the number of unofficial absences according to
the number of times a class meets per week; ex: TR, students are allowed two unofficial absences and may be dropped
after that.) Students must sign the attendance sheet for each class to be
counted as present. I do keep track.
2.3.2 Attendance
- Only persons who are registered for a class at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges may attend that class. Attendance requirements are determined by the course instructor. Students who do not meet the attendance requirement as determined by the course instructor may be withdrawn.
- Students who fail to attend the first scheduled class meeting, or to contact the instructor regarding absence before the first scheduled class meeting may, at the option of the instructor, be withdrawn.
- At the beginning of each course, each faculty member will provide students with written attendance requirements. It is the student's responsibility to consult with the instructor regarding official or unofficial absences. Absences begin to accumulate with the first scheduled class meeting.
- Students bear the responsibility of notifying the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services when they discontinue studies in a course or studies at the college.
Official absences are
those that occur when students are involved in an official activity of the
college. Absences for those events are not counted against the number of
allowed absences. Make-up work is required. Documentation is required.
Jury duty and subpoenas
will not be counted against the number of allowed absences. Documentation is
required. Make-up work is required.
Military commitments for
up to one week will not counted against the number of allowed absences. If the
length of the assignment is more than one week, the student and instructor will
determine if it will be possible to make up the work missed. If the length of
absence creates an undue hardship on the student’s ability to make up
assignments, he or she will be given an opportunity to request an incomplete
grade or be allowed to drop the class. Appropriate documentation is required.
Make-up work is required.
In the event of the
death of an immediate family member, absences for periods of up to one week
will not be counted against the number of absences allowed by the instructor or
department. Students should contact the instructor as soon as possible to
arrange for make-up work. Appropriate documentation is required. Make-up
work is required.
Students have the right
to observe major religious holidays without penalty. Absences for such holidays
do not count against the number of absences allowed by the instructor. At least
one week before the holiday, students must submit a written statement that
includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is
impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up
work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized.
Late Work:
Students are expected to complete any homework for the
missed day by the next class period.
Make-ups of in-class writing
assignments are at the instructor’s discretion. Students turning their work in
after the due date may be penalized by having the grade lowered five points per
day in fairness to those students who met the deadline.
Tape
Recordings and/or Video Recordings: In order to tape any class session,
a student must first seek permission from the instructor. In order to tape group discussions, permission
must be given by the instructor and the students in the group.
Cell Phones:
Cell phones must be turned off or placed on “vibrate” during class. At no time
should a student be sending text messages, sending e-mails, listening to music,
surfing the web, visiting Facebook, playing games, or carrying on
conversations. In the event of an emergency call, please excuse yourself from
the room, take care of the situation, and quietly return to class. Otherwise,
ignore your phone!
Computers, Tablets, and IPods: Class time is just that – time to complete the tasks of
the class. Refrain from surfing the web, visiting Facebook, playing games,
sending e-mails, completing homework for other classes, or listening to music.
If you are using the device for something other than class assignments, you are
disrupting the class. Please be respectful of your classmates, your instructor,
and yourself.
Student Disabilities:
If you are student with a disability that requires special accommodations,
please let me know as soon as possible. “Students with disabilities are
encouraged to contact the DRS office at the beginning of the admissions process
to discuss accommodation needs and to request an alternate format of printed
materials. Some accommodations may require three to four weeks notification.
For more information, call 623-935-8935, or contact the EMCC DRS office in
Komatke Hall 119, or e-mail: Ramona.shingler@emcmail.maricopa.edu.”
Student Support Services:
For writing assistance in the Learning Enhancement Center, students should
contact the Writing Center at 623-935-8419. The Writing Center is located on
the first floor of Estrella Hall.
Grading Scale:
Specific criteria will be given for each assignment. A
rubric will be provided when appropriate.
A= 90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the process of borrowing information from other sources or
individuals without giving credit. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Essays
will not be accepted unless accompanied by pre-writing exercises, notes,
drafts, peer and self-editing marks, etc. This paper trail is proof of a
student’s own work. Proof of plagiarism will result in a zero for the
assignment.
Classroom Misconduct:
Students must read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook
for an understanding of what will be expected within the academic setting.
2.3.11 Academic
Misconduct
- Definitions
- Academic Misconduct - includes misconduct associated with the classroom, laboratory or clinical learning process. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, excessive absences, use of abusive or profane language, and disruptive and/or threatening behavior.
- Cheating - includes, but is not limited to, (a) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, assessment tests or examinations; (b) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the faculty member in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (c) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the college faculty or staff.
- Plagiarism - includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. Information gathered from the internet and not properly identified is also considered plagiarism.
Final Thoughts:
Come and travel through time to places known and places new. Learn about others
by sharing their stories, games, and customs.
FYI: You MUST
physically attend class on the day of the exam in order to pass the course.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
December 9, 2014
Class Work
1. Wedding Presentations! Please take notes on each presentation. Notebook paper is fine. Submit after all presentations are given.
2. Complete the Who Are You presentation by Thursday.
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
Be ready to present on Thursday.
Our exam is on Thursday, December 18th from 2:00-3:50. You must attend on the day of the exam. I will give you some exam tips this Thursday, December 11th.
1. Wedding Presentations! Please take notes on each presentation. Notebook paper is fine. Submit after all presentations are given.
2. Complete the Who Are You presentation by Thursday.
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
Be ready to present on Thursday.
Our exam is on Thursday, December 18th from 2:00-3:50. You must attend on the day of the exam. I will give you some exam tips this Thursday, December 11th.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Class Work
You will have the last part of class to work on the "wedding preparations!"
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Let me know if you changed your topic. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Part II
Do you have memories of a wonderful wedding? What happened? What made it special? Does your family have stories? Some may be humorous. Others may be surprising! Others might be very traditional - whatever that word might mean in your family. Take a few minutes to share those memories. Take 10 minutes to write your memory/family story in CANVAS.
Part III
Welcoming babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwwIuL_rwY (Lion King)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu17cuXw-dM (Kunta Kinde)
How were you welcomed and presented to the world? If you are a parent, how did you announce the arrival of your little one?
Think about electronics today. How have some of the customs changed?
Why do societies have ceremonies to welcome children?
Part III
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
You will have the last part of class to work on the "wedding preparations!"
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Let me know if you changed your topic. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Part II
Do you have memories of a wonderful wedding? What happened? What made it special? Does your family have stories? Some may be humorous. Others may be surprising! Others might be very traditional - whatever that word might mean in your family. Take a few minutes to share those memories. Take 10 minutes to write your memory/family story in CANVAS.
Part III
Welcoming babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwwIuL_rwY (Lion King)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu17cuXw-dM (Kunta Kinde)
How were you welcomed and presented to the world? If you are a parent, how did you announce the arrival of your little one?
Think about electronics today. How have some of the customs changed?
Why do societies have ceremonies to welcome children?
Part III
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
You are invited to a wedding! Let's look at "The Forest Bride," a story from Finland for homework. The story is in your Folklore book - pp. 387-394. Be ready to discuss on Thursday.
Now, let's visit some weddings!
How about Shrek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud9qgl2mics
Five Disney Weddings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ykxKbNTgo
Sleeping Beauty Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHB0o8G3sU8
Cinderella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYN-k9qamvc
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Tell me your choice before leaving class today. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Plan to present this report as a PowerPoint or other presentation mode. Be sure to include all 12 elements listed above. Answer and explain the answers.
Be prepared to present on Tuesday. We will explore other traditions on Thursday.
You are invited to a wedding! Let's look at "The Forest Bride," a story from Finland for homework. The story is in your Folklore book - pp. 387-394. Be ready to discuss on Thursday.
Now, let's visit some weddings!
How about Shrek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud9qgl2mics
Five Disney Weddings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ykxKbNTgo
Sleeping Beauty Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHB0o8G3sU8
Cinderella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYN-k9qamvc
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Tell me your choice before leaving class today. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Plan to present this report as a PowerPoint or other presentation mode. Be sure to include all 12 elements listed above. Answer and explain the answers.
Be prepared to present on Tuesday. We will explore other traditions on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
November 25, 2014
This was the homework!
Class Work and Homework: In class, select a food item that is traditional to a Thanksgiving Feast. Do the following:
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
Today we will share our visual feast!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and food.
Class Work and Homework: In class, select a food item that is traditional to a Thanksgiving Feast. Do the following:
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
Today we will share our visual feast!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and food.
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