S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Texas Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Texas.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Tennessee Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Tennessee.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pennsylvania Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Pennsylvania.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Oregon Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Oregon.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Oklahoma Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Oklahoma.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: New York Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New York.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: New Mexico Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Mexico.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: New Jersey Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Jersey.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Nevada Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Nevada.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Montana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Montana.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Canadian Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from Canada,
University of Pittsburgh
Grimm Brothers' Home Page
Compiled by a retired German professor and folklorist, this site is an excellent resource for anyone seeking information about the Grimm Brothers. Contains a chronology for both brothers, a listing of their academic accomplishments, and...
Other
Australian Folklore: Definitions and Practices
This is a very scholarly document that discusses what folklore is, how it has been studied in Australia, and how Australian folklore differs from the traditions in other parts of the world.
Other
Folktale of the Month
This site provides the reader with a different folktale each month. The folktales are from different areas around the world.
Other
Orkneyjar: The Lore of the Orkney Islands
The Orkney Islands, off the coast of England, preserve much of their old culture. This site continues that preservation by explaining the folklore of the island and retelling many folktales.
Can Teach
Can Teach: African Folk Tales
Eight African folk tales, like "Why the Cheetah's Cheeks Are Stained" to "The Curse of the Chameleon", are at this site. All eight are traditional Zulu stories. The site provides resources for teachers such as lesson plans and games.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
This site features activities that revolve around "Teaching With Pourquoi Tales." Students will learn more about these types of old legends that deal with the natural world.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
Provides teaching ideas using Pourquoi tales, which are old legends that explain why things are the way they are. Three example tales with activities are provided: "How the Leopard Got Its Spots," "Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Storybook: Folktales
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.
Other
Storytelling to Assess Speaking and Listening
An effective use of rubrics that encourages the student storyteller how to determine if his/her audience is listening. Learn about the different listening skill rubrics, storytelling rubrics and a self-assessment guide that asks the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Little Red Riding Hood" by the Brothers Grimm
A learning module that begins with "Little Red Riding Hood" by The Brothers Grimm, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Cinderella" by Charles Perrault
French author Charles Perrault is often called the "father of the fairy tale" for his well known tales such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Puss in Boots," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Cinderella." Cinderella is a famous folk tale, a story that...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Why the Sky Is Far Away
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...