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Understanding the genre of 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby'

'Anansi and the Antelope Baby': reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and explore the folktale, 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby'. They use retrieval and inference to develop their comprehension of the text. Finally, pupils will explore the key themes and engage in rich discussions.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what a folktale is.

Key Notes

  • 'Anansi and the Antelope Baby' is an African folktale.
  • Folktales belong to the genre of folklore in which oral stories are shared, adapted and passed down over time.
  • Folklore stories originate from a range of cultures but have features in common, e.g. learning a moral or lesson.
  • Anansi stories originated in Ghana and are influenced by African culture.
  • Anansi is a smart but mischievous spider who encounters a range of tricky circumstances with other animals.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • folktale: an oral story passed down over time that teaches a moral
  • folklore: a genre in which oral stories are shared and passed down over time
  • moral: a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between stories within the genre of folklore.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

'Anansi and the Antelope Baby' is an African folktale. Folktales belong to the genre of folklore in which oral stories are shared, adapted and passed down over time.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'folktale'

an oral story passed down over time that teaches a moral.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may find it difficult to understand the difference between stories within the genre of folklore. Correction: Explore the differences between folktales and fairytales. For example, fairytales are more likely to involve magical or enchanting elements whereas folktales tend to reflect real-world settings and events.

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