1. Your Literature Circle Group can perform of one scene from Blanca Flor. You must change the scene in ONE of the following ways:
a. The scene takes place in another time and place
b. Change one cause and effect (event) and act out the new scene
c. Change/Switch character traits of characters in scene; act out revised result
2. Design a Poster Presentation of a folklore story (story must be approved) using text samples as a guide. You will need to include all applicable (relevant to the story) major characteristics of the genre. (Individual or Groups of 2-4).
· Are generally part of the oral tradition of a group.
· Are more frequently told than read
· Are passed down from one generation to another
· Take on the characteristics of the time and place in which they are told
· Sometimes take on the personality of the storyteller
· Speak to universal and timeless themes.
· Try to make sense of our existence, help humans cope with the world in which they live, or explain the origin of something.
· Are often about the common person
· May contain supernatural elements
· Function to validate certain aspects of culture
3. Students can research state folklore on the http://www.americanfolklore.net/ Website. They can create a computer generated “brochure” of the state and some famous tales originating from the state. (Individual or Pairs).
4. Place a character from Blanca Flor into another folktale story (ex., Snow White, The Cinderlad, etc.) and analyze how the story would evolve and unfold. You may choose your format. For example, you may present a poster, a PowerPoint Presentation, written essay, or dramatic presentation. (Individual or Groups of 2-4)
