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MODULE Tell a Tale
10 SOCIAL STUDIES CONNECTION: Cultural Tales ............................. 348

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Why We Share Stories
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Short Short Why We Share Stories
Read Read Why We Share Stories ........................................................354
1 You probably know some stories that have been passed down over Long ago, when people had a question about how the world
time. For example, there’s the tale of Cinderella, who loses a glass 4 works, they’d make up a myth, legend, or folktale to explain it. For
slipper and finds a prince. You may also know about Jack, the boy example, the Native American tale “Crow Brings the Daylight” tells
who climbs a beanstalk and stands up to a mean giant. Both of a story about the sun’s movements. In the story, the Arctic, the
these tales have been around for many, many years. land of the north, is always dark. Then Crow goes to the warm
2 Why do people tell certain stories again and again? People lands of the south and brings back light. Even though science now
might tell stories to teach lessons about the right way to behave. explains how the sun affects Earth, people still love to share this
They might share stories about a people’s history. A story might story. Long ago, it helped the people of the Arctic explain why the
sun is in the sky.
recount, or tell about, how something came to be. It might tell
about a hero or give advice. All these stories together make up a 5 Above all, stories have to be entertaining. Otherwise, people INFORMATIONAL TEXT
people’s folklore. would not retell them. Boring stories become forgotten over time.
3 People often pass down stories that teach lessons. For example, Long ago, stories brought people together and helped distract them
Cinderella is good-hearted and hardworking, and she is rewarded from the day’s worries. The funnier or more exciting the story, the
with true love. Jack, the beanstalk climber, is brave and better. One example is the Native American tale “Coyote and
Turtle Run a Race.” It tells how Turtle tricked Coyote and beat him
adventurous, and he is rewarded with treasure. In the African
folktale “Jackal and Lion,” a jackal is stalked by a hungry lion. The in a footrace. It has been making people laugh for generations.
jackal uses his wits to escape. Not being eaten—that’s his reward! 6 If you’re lucky, you may inherit some stories from your own
The story teaches us we can solve problems with our wits. Lessons people. Your people are probably your family, but they might also
like these never get old. be the people in your town, in your school, or any group you
spend time with. If you do hear a good story, be sure to pass it on.
Every time you share a story, you are helping to keep it alive.
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When the Giant Stirred ......................................................356
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by Celia Godkin
When the
Giant Stirred LEGEND
by Celia Godkin
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Why the Sky Is Far Away ...................................................380
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Retold by Marci Stilleman • illustrated by Avandu Vosi
A Nigerian Folk Tale
retold by Marci Stillerman
illustrated by Salim Busuru
FOLKTALE
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myNotes Cinder Al and the Stinky Footwear .............................390
Cinder Al
and the
Stinky Footwear
by Roger Lore • illustrated by Chin Ko
by Roger Lore • illustrated by Chin Ko
FAIRY TALE
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Compay Mono and Comay Jicotea ..............................400
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Retold by Joe Hayes • illustrated by Lucia Franco
retold by Joe Hayes * illustrated by Lucia Franco
FOLKTALE
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Performance Task:
Write a Story ...............................................................412
Glossary ................................................................417
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