Puss In Boots is considered to be traditional literature because it is a folk tale. The story Puss In Boots contains two types of folktales, they are animal and trickster tales. The reason it is an animal tale is because the cat has exaggerated human characteristics. This story is also considered to be a trickster tale because the cat out smarted the king and many other characters in the story. This story has characterization because the cat in the story could be considered a sign of good and evil because he tricks people throughout the story, but he only does it for the good of his master. Like most traditional literature this story also contains a vague setting. In the story the author never gives a specific location leaving it for the readers imagination.
We both agree that this a good book to teach kids not to be ungrateful, and always give things a chance. We think this would be a good book to read in class because it would help students to use their imagination. The best way to use this story in a classroom would be to use reader's theatre and have the students act the story out in groups.
I never knew this was a story...I always thought that it was just a character in Shrek. I am definitely going to have to check this book out because it sounds very interesting. I think students would love this book if the character is anything like the Puss in Boots from Shrek.
ReplyDeleteJParker- I thought the same thing. It is interesting to know that the modern movies are incorporating the fables into these current movies. It gets them exposed to more literature and when they see it on tv, the children will be able to say they have learned about the character.
ReplyDeleteWas this boook in english and spanish, like it is on the cover? If so that is a plus, becausse children can retain so much and learn a new language much better at ayounger age. The puss in boots is a good example to teach kids to be gratefull for what they have and not to be stingy. I bet the students would really enjoy acting this book out!
~Olivia Castillo
I will say that there has been many times when I am not excited about a gift, but I came to love it in the end. I agree that it would be a good story to show children. You could teach them to be humble with the different gifts they are given. You can also help them realize that every gift is precious because it is the thought that counts.
ReplyDeleteYou could also let the students create a book about a time where they got a gift and did not like it. That would bring this story into their own lives. I also agree that doing a readers theater would allow students to understand this story better.
I loved your blog, and I learned how this story relates to traditional literature.
Katie Lowery
I have never heard this folktale before until now. I agree with Jordan that I thought he was just a character in Shrek. I would have been elated to receive a cat as a gift, because I'm a cat person. :) This summary has made me want to go read the folk tale now! I agree that children need to realize the importance of being grateful when receiving gifts, and that we should teach children to not be selfish or ungrateful. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI have never read this folktale either! I, along with Megan thought that he was just a character in the movie Shrek, I need to expand my knowledge!! :) I like that this book could be used to show children to always appreciate what they are given, even if at the moment they think they do not like it. I have been given things before and thought to myself "I'm never going to use this" and I actually ended up using it in the end and liked it a lot! It is good for children to know that no matter what someone gives them, they should always say thank you and be grateful that someone was thinking of them! Great post, definitely something any teacher could consider using in their classroom...especially for a character ed lesson!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great fairy tale! I definitely would recommend this for children. While I was reading your blog about the fairy tale, I kept picturing the Puss in boots from Shrek along with the voice of Antonio Banderas. I see the lesson that the told taught. Always be thankful for what you get, and never judge a book by its cover. It might just surprise you. We all have had a toy and didn't like it at first until it has grown us. Great post guys!
ReplyDeleteI had the same thoughts as Jordan as I've never heard of this folk tale, Puss in Boots before other than as a character in Shrek. It never really crossed my mind that the makers of Shrek got all of their characters from tales such as this one. I think that this tale would be a great book to have in the classroom, say any range from first to fifth grade. It would show them that they should appreciate everything they are given, because someday it may help them achieve something great. I will definitely be reading up on this Puss in Boots folk tale in the very near future!
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This story would be really popular with the children. It is something they can relate too, because they all know the character. I didnt know this was traditional literature but I think it is really cool as traditional literature.
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