Spooky Folktale Themes

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Objective

I can identify common themes and elements in spooky folktales.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 6:00

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is a common theme often found in spooky folktales?

2

Name one element that is frequently present in spooky folktales.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name one common element or theme that you noticed in the folktale "Skeleton for Dinner."

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