A Gathering of Stories (Voices Leveled Library)
Description
Before telescopes, before carbon dating, before behavioral science, there was story. Stories explained the mysterious. They served as entertainment. They provided examples of how to (or not to) live within a society. They were passed from generation to generation, and they live on today as myths and legends.
Activities
Myth-Making
These myths and legends are the kinds of stories that are handed down from one generation to the next. They explain natural phenomena, human behavior...
Setting Model
Select a myth/legend from the book that you particularly liked. Create a model of the setting using clay, playdough, mud, salt/flour dough, or blocks.
Sharing Stories
Re-examine a few of the stories. Talk with your child about what values the stories share with the modern world. For example, is there a hero in the ...
