Folktales
Archetypes
Plot
Vocab
DCI
100
What is a folktale?
A folktale is a story passed down from generation to generation, usually by word of mouth, that teaches a lesson, value, or cultural belief.
100
Why are we learning about archetypes?
Varies
- it helps us find the moral lesson
- to better understand literature
- to better understand characterization
100
This is the part of the plot where characters, setting, and the main situation are introduced.
Exposition
100
Who is the spider main character we have read in our folktales, and what are the two ways to spell it?
Anansi & Ananse
100
What does DCI stand for?
District of Columbia International
200
Folktales are passed down through generations by...
Word of Mouth
200
This archetype often tests the hero’s strength or wisdom, helping them grow even if they seem like an enemy.
The Guardian
200
Define: Theme Topic
A one word topic for what the story is about
200
This term shows the recurring character types seen in stories around the world. (You must also spell the word correctly)
Archetype
200
Name the language programs at DCI
Chinese, French, and Spanish
300
Write the titles of all four folktales we've read so far.
1. "All Stories are Anansi's"
2. "Ananse the Even-Handed Judge"
3. "Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom"
4. "Brer Rabbit Fools Sis Cow"
300
This archetype is the main character who goes on a journey or faces a challenge.
Hero
300
This is the most exciting or intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest point.
Climax
300
Tricksters are mainly known to be this six-letter word: _______ (You must also spell the word correctly)
Clever
300
DCI serves students in which grade levels?
6th–12th grade
400
Anansi is often trying to collect these two things:
Stories & Wisdom
400
This archetype provides guidance, wisdom, or magical help to the hero.
Mentor
400
This plot stage shows the consequences of the climax and begins to wrap up the story.
Falling Action
400
The following five-letter word means to "brag or talk about yourself in a way that shows off."
This word appears in "Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom." (You must also spell the word correctly)
Boast
400
What is the mascot of DC International School?
Bonus Double Points: Why?
Three-Headed Dragon
500
The spread of Anansi stories through the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade shows the power of this cultural tradition.
Storytelling
500
Tricksters are known to be ________ ________ because they have the power to be either good or evil; it just depends on their __________.
Boundary crossers and intentions
500
Folktales are passed down to the younger generations to teach them ________ ___________
Moral Lessons
500
This word means giving animals human traits, like talking or thinking. (You must also spell the word correctly)
Anthropomorphism
500
DCI was formed when several language immersion charter schools came together. Name all of them.
LAMB, DC Bilingual, Stokes, Mundo Verde, and Yu Ying