The Power of Stories

Getting Ready

A. The pictures above are scenes from famous folktales. What is happening in each scene?

1. Answer

   Two children appear to be asking an old woman for help;

2. Answer

   A girl wearing a red cloak is unaware that she is being watched by a wolf;

3. Answer

   A man is playing a pipe and children are following him.

B. Match the picture to the correct folktale below.

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C. Discuss your answers with a partner. Do you know of any folktales from your country or culture?