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Compare & Contrast Folktales
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In this playlist, you will read two tall tales and complete a Venn diagram to note the similarities and differences between the two.
1. Fun Folk Tales:
- On the left, underneath “Famous Characters,” choose “Paul Bunyan.”
- Read three stories about Paul Bunyan, including the story of his birth.
- Next, choose “Pecos Bill” underneath “Famous Characters” and read three stories about him, including the story of his birth.
- On the first page, type the title for your diagram (Tall Tales) and your name.
- Label circle #1 (Paul Bunyan), and label circle #2 (Pecos Bill).
- Click NEXT. Then click on DEMO to watch a step-by-step tutorial of how to use this application. Then follow the demonstrated procedures to add at least 2 similarities and 2 differences to the Venn diagram.
- Finally, click FINISH.
- Click “Start” and read each tale, answering questions and going back to the story to help find the answer when needed.
Fun Folk Tales
Read stories from all over the Americas, like folktales, myths, Native American legends, and tall tales. Learn about famous characters like Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.
Interactive Venn Diagram (ReadWriteThink)
Use this online Venn Diagram to create a visual representation of two intersecting groups.
One Grain of Rice: Compare & Contrast (Harcourt)
Practice your ability to compare and contrast details when you read international folktales.
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