EDRG 3321 Blog 6

Traditional literature is literature that has been passed down orally from generation to another generation and usually represents the political, social, and religious beliefs of its time.

Traditional Literature is a great tool to use in the classroom. One way to use TL in reading, writing, and social studies is with the story of Cinderella. It may not seem like one story can involve all three areas but it can. First have the students break up into small groups and give each group a version of Cinderella from different cultures. Have each group read their version and when done come back to the rest of the class. Have each group tell the class about their version of Cinderella and discuss the differences they found. Then have each student write a paper about what they learned about the other cultures and how it is different from their own culture.

I will definitely use TL in my classroom. I think it is very beneficial for the students. They can learn a little bit about history and how the stories have changed over time. Traditionl literature can help students learn about other cultures and the world around them. TL helps students identify with other people and their struggles. TL along with helping students learn is simply enjoyable.