Teaching Through Stories

Abstract

Objectives for each lesson depend on the story, fable, myth, or legend selected. Further, the age, maturity, and abilities of students dictate which objectives are most appropriate for a lesson. The activities will: 1. Improve students’ understanding of complex social issues. 2. Help students develop decision-making skills through analysis of the characters’ actions. 3. Enable students to understand the emotional involvement resulting from their decisions. 4. Provide a means for students to practice synthesiz- ing material presented in the stories