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How to Tell a Myth

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  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

A myth is a story that attempts to explain a natural phenomena - such as how the world was created. Myths often include supernatural characters who have extraordinary powers. How To Tell a Myth is an engaging title that introduces readers to myths from around the world and highlights the common elements that make up this genre. Step-by-step instructions help readers create their own myths.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 201.3
Lexile IG730L
ATOS Reading Level 5.0
Guided Reading Level P
Subjects Language Arts
Genres Folklore, Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF029010, JNF052030, JNF034000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 15 February 2011

How to Tell a Myth - Children's Literature

Each book in this series follows the same format as it examines one aspect of the oral tradition. This begins with a definition of a myth and the origins of creation and hero myths. Two examples follow: a Native American story “Old Man Coyote Makes the World” and “The Twelve Labors of Hercules” (abbreviated tale). Each is analyzed for characters, dialog/dialect, setting (time and place), plot and theme with an emphasis on myths as stories that explain rather than excite.

Author: Robert Walker

Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Sources for further research
Suggested websites
Table of contents
Full-color photographs