Fable - a fable is a short tale in which the chief characters are animals and sometimes inanimate objects that act and talk like human beings.A fable must always point a moral. Often the theme or moral appears at the end of the story.

Legends- a legend is a narrative that is partly true and partly imaginary about a particular person, event, place or natural feature.It is a form of story and wonders handed down from generation to generation though they are not authenticated by accepted proof.

LEGENDS HAVE VALUES IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE:

1. It deals with historical backgrounds. They awaken the national consciousness of children.2. It develops vivid and fantastic imagination.3. It help acquaint with children with the cultural heritage of the country.4. It also gives pleasure and enjoyment to children.

The Legend of MakahiyaA myth submitted to the site by Zinnia Marniel Bendayon, Philippines

Long time ago, there was a couple in Barangay Masagana (Pampanga today) who wanted a daughter. Their wish was granted and the wife gave birth to a baby girl. They called her Maria. Maria was very beautiful but very shy that she wouldn't go out from their house.Weeks later, Spaniards came to their town. The Spaniards were very cruel that they get everything they wanted. They rob houses and kill everyone who gets in their way and who refuses to give what they wanted.

The couple was very frightened to lose their daughter so, they hid Maria in the bushes so the Spaniards couldn't find her.

After the Spaniards left their town, the couple tried to look for Maria but they couldn't find her even in the bushes where they hid her, instead they found a little plant that is very sensitive that when you touch it, it would immediately close.So they thought it was their daughter, Maria. They called the plant "Makahiya" that means "touch me not," like their daughter who was very shy.

STEPS IN STORY TELLING:

1. Selection of good story tell2. Preparation of the story3. Practice telling the story aloud by yourself4. Announce the story informally5. Show the pictures of certain characters in the story6. At the end of the story do not give the question: “do you like the story?”

SUGGESTIONS FOR CHORAL READING:

1. Poems which are universal in tone2. Poems which vary in mood, content, and type3. Poems that are lyrical and narrative4. Poems that are rich in auditory image5. Poems with marked rhythm6. Poems that can be used with three voices

High Voice- fun, happiness or brightnessLow Voice- mystery, terror, solemnityMedium Voice- Narrative or introducing the characters and for giving explanation

DramaResearch reinforces the notions of a positive relationship between action-centered experiences with drama and learning to read.

DRAMATIZATION OF LITERATURE HAVE MANY VALUES:

1. To encourage the interest in and motivation for reading.2. To expand vocabulary.3. To encourage the development of critical reading skills and comprehension.4. To encourage guided, extended reading.5. To encourage lifetime readers.

Reference: https://prezi.com/h4wsecbsc7ne/literary-appreciation-skills/

Topics:o Fableso Legendso Storytellingo Choral Readingo Drama in Classroom

Submitted by: Kimberly B. Atienza BEEd IIIASubmitted to: Mia P. Espinosa, Ph.D.