Folktales are interesting

because

They come from all over the world.

They have no specific author because they

are stories that are handed down from
storytellers around the world

Something extraordinary happens to an

ordinary character

Common Features
Different Genres have different
characteristics.
Folktales have many common features
that help you understand the story.

Folktales usually
Have no time frame, but most
are thought to have happened in
the past
Start with Once upon a time, or
Long, long ago
Usually teach a lesson

 The characters in the beginning of the

story are usually unsuccessful because
they are foolish or unkind.
The character that lasts until the end of
the story is usually smart, and loving,
which helps them succeed.

Folktales may have magic such as

wishes being granted or magic
objects within the story.

Animals, plants, and sometimes

even machines have human
characteristics.
Talking, Walking, Singing
etc

Folktales sometimes have a

monster, or evil character that the
the HERO must overcome.

Characters often use trickery or

cleverness to defeat the monster
or complete the quest (task).