Introduction
Thunderbolts fly from his fingertips! One look from her can turn you to stone! His superhuman strength will crush your bones! She will use her magic to control your mind! A talking coyote steals the moon! A cowboy lassoed a tornado and rode it like a horse! Giants roam the land, terrorizing the humans.
Sounds like a fantasy or even a horror movie, right? Nope! Just your traditional legend, folklore, or myth!
Are you ready to explore some very interesting stories from around the world? You will explore several different websites to learn the difference between myths, legends, folktales/ fables/ fairytales. Be sure to read the directions carefully!
Task
During this webquest, you will visit several different websites to find information. Follow the links to complete the webquest. As you complete each step, answer the questions on your handout. Your task is to investigate various websites and learn about mythology, legends, and folklore. You will complete a guided notes page provided by your teacher. Click here to download and print.
Please write in complete sentences.
Process
http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/legends.htm
https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/tall-tales/
https://www.britannica.com/art/tall-tale
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/the-feed/have-you-ever-heard-a-trickster-tale
https://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/e/types-of-heroes
http://www.homeofbob.com/literature/genre/fiction/folktales/mythLegndElmnts.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/defining-terms-myth-folklore-legend-735039