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Oral Tradition

Published on Mar 16, 2016

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Oral Tradition

"I heard it through the grapevine"

What is the oral tradition of storytelling?

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When stories are passed down over time by word of mouth.

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Two Stories

  • "Chicoria"
  • "The People, Yes"
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AS YOU READ:
Look for details that provide a window into the values a culture finds important

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Clues to Theme in Folk Stories

  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Plot & Conflict
  • Statements & Observations
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