The Britannica Common Core Library: Set 1
The Britannica Common Core Library
Oral or written, words paint pictures that no other medium can fully capture. Myths, legends, fables, folktales, poems, and fairy tales are among the oldest forms that storytelling has taken and can be found in cultures across the globe. The origins, themes, and elements common to each as well as the features that distinguish one form from another--from the types of characters to structure--are considered in-depth in these exciting volumes. Readers will also be introduced to notable authors of each form and are given the tools to try writing their very own stories.
• Six tales from different cultures are told in each book.
• Stories are compared and contrasted to develop critical thinking.
• Central message, lesson, or moral of each story is highlighted.
• Readers are introduced to common types of texts.
• A "Write Your Own" section in each book encourages readers to tell stories in their own words.
