Abiyoyo

In this video segment from Between the Lions stars Theo the Lion reading aloud the story of Abiyoyo, a South African tale packed with suspense, heroic characters, and new words.

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Heroes

This video segment from Jakers! is about Ping, a young hero who proves himself worthy to be the emperor of China.

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Identifying Characteristics - Anansi, the Spider

Students identify the specific traits of Anansi, a popular character in African folklore, by completing a character web.

Maui and the Creation of the Islands

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, portrays a dramatic telling of the story, "Maui and the Creation of the Islands."

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Oral Traditions

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, illustrates how Native people preserve history and tradition through art, music, and dance.

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Pourquoi Stories

This video segment from Jakers! features a storyteller who tells a Pourquoi story about Anansi, the spider, a popular character in African folklore.

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The Raven Story

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, portrays one telling of the story, "How Raven Gave Light to the World."

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Shulayen

In this video segment from Jakers!, a storyteller tells the story of Shulayen, a girl with “stars” on her face.

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Using Supporting Evidence to Interpret Meaning - A Native American Folktale

Students give meaning to oral and written texts using supporting evidence from a Native American folktale.