They called it “cuento (kwain-to).” That’s Spanish for story. Cuentos have been around for centuries. Imagine sitting in a cozy “casa” listening to the story of the tricky spider, Anansi. How many stories could there be? Well, how many different games are there for an X-box?
Activity Directions
1. Learn what a folktale and fable are from the "Fable and Folktale" link below (Resource #12). 2. Next, pick an area from the resource below (Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, or North America). You may locate your choice on the area map (Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, or North America) and then see if you can find it on the World Map (Resource #5). 3. Go to the website for that area to find a "cuento" (Spanish), "hadithi" (African), or "tale" (English) that people have told there for centuries. 4. Use the handout (Resource #1) to take notes so you can share this story with others. 5. When you are finished with your notes, begin practicing your retell. 6. Share your new story with some friends!
