Chinese Folk Tales

          Module 1: Introduction to Chinese Folk Tales

Section 1: The World of Chinese Folk Tales
- Lesson 1: What Is a Folk Tale?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Folk Tale?
- Lesson 2: The Role of Storytelling
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Storytelling

Section 2: Historical Origins
- Lesson 1: Ancient Beginnings
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Ancient Beginnings
- Lesson 2: Evolution Over Time
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Evolution Over Time

Section 3: Key Elements
- Lesson 1: Characters and Settings
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Characters and Settings
- Lesson 2: Plot and Themes
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Plot and Themes

Section 4: Traditional Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Common Terms in Folk Tales
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Common Terms in Folk Tales
- Lesson 2: Basic Expressions and Phrases
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Expressions and Phrases

Section 5: Cultural Immersion
- Lesson 1: Celebrating Chinese Culture
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Celebrating Chinese Culture
- Lesson 2: Story Rituals and Traditions
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Story Rituals and Traditions


Module 2: Exploring Characters and Themes

Section 1: Heroes and Heroines
- Lesson 1: Introducing Protagonists
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing Protagonists
- Lesson 2: The Qualities of a Hero
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Qualities of a Hero

Section 2: Villains and Tricksters
- Lesson 1: Understanding Antagonists
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Antagonists
- Lesson 2: The Art of Trickery
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Art of Trickery

Section 3: Animals and Nature Spirits
- Lesson 1: Animal Characters in Tales
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Animal Characters in Tales
- Lesson 2: Nature Spirits and Their Meanings
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Nature Spirits and Their Meanings

Section 4: Role of the Common Folk
- Lesson 1: Everyday People as Storytellers
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Everyday People as Storytellers
- Lesson 2: Lessons from Simple Lives
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Lessons from Simple Lives

Section 5: Myth and Reality
- Lesson 1: Blurring the Lines
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Blurring the Lines
- Lesson 2: How Stories Reflect Life
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Stories Reflect Life


Module 3: Mythical Creatures and Legends

Section 1: Dragons in Chinese Folklore
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Chinese Dragons
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Characteristics of Chinese Dragons
- Lesson 2: Symbolism of Dragons
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Symbolism of Dragons

Section 2: Phoenixes and Other Birds
- Lesson 1: The Legend of the Phoenix
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Legend of the Phoenix
- Lesson 2: Other Winged Creatures in Tales
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Other Winged Creatures in Tales

Section 3: Spirits and Ghosts
- Lesson 1: Friendly and Mischievous Spirits
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Friendly and Mischievous Spirits
- Lesson 2: Ghosts in Folk Narratives
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Ghosts in Folk Narratives

Section 4: Immortal Figures
- Lesson 1: Legendary Immortals
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Legendary Immortals
- Lesson 2: Their Role in Tales
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Their Role in Tales

Section 5: Legends in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: How Myths Influence Daily Traditions
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Myths Influence Daily Traditions
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Legendary Motifs
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recognizing Legendary Motifs


Module 4: Moral Lessons and Values

Section 1: Honesty and Integrity
- Lesson 1: Tales of Truthfulness
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Tales of Truthfulness
- Lesson 2: Learning from Honest Characters
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning from Honest Characters

Section 2: Courage and Perseverance
- Lesson 1: Stories of Bravery
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Stories of Bravery
- Lesson 2: Overcoming Obstacles in Tales
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Overcoming Obstacles in Tales

Section 3: Respect and Responsibility
- Lesson 1: Respecting Elders and Traditions
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Respecting Elders and Traditions
- Lesson 2: Story Examples of Responsibility
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Story Examples of Responsibility

Section 4: Community and Harmony
- Lesson 1: Tales of Unity
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Tales of Unity
- Lesson 2: Building a Harmonious Community
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building a Harmonious Community

Section 5: Wisdom in Daily Life
- Lesson 1: Moral Teachings in Folk Stories
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Moral Teachings in Folk Stories
- Lesson 2: Applying Lessons from the Past
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Applying Lessons from the Past


Module 5: Storytelling and Creative Expression

Section 1: Retelling Chinese Folktales
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Retelling
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Techniques for Retelling
- Lesson 2: Group Storytelling Activities
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Group Storytelling Activities

Section 2: Making Your Own Story Maps
- Lesson 1: How to Create a Story Map
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: How to Create a Story Map
- Lesson 2: Organizing Story Elements
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Organizing Story Elements

Section 3: Dramatic Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Using Voice and Expression
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Voice and Expression
- Lesson 2: Simple Role-Play Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Role-Play Techniques

Section 4: Illustrating Tales
- Lesson 1: Drawing Characters and Scenes
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drawing Characters and Scenes
- Lesson 2: Creating Visual Storyboards
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Visual Storyboards

Section 5: Final Story Presentation
- Lesson 1: Preparing Your Own Tale
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing Your Own Tale
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Celebrating Stories
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Celebrating Stories