Final Reflections on Folktale Assignment

This particular assignment helped me to appreciate the writing process while researching a specific form of literature applicable to the classroom. I've found that as a college student, I'm often guilty of poorly outlining my papers and only creating a single draft. This assignment forced me to take my time with writing which is something that I often have little time to do. I especially enjoyed the peer-conference element. I've learned to appreciate feedback and constructive criticism. I received great advice from my peers which really helped me to improve upon my paper.

In terms of folktales, I'm thoroughly impressed with my topic of choice. I had no prior knowledge on the elements that contribute to a folktale. I've learned to appreciate folktales and their purpose. I like how they strive to teach a moral or a lesson because this is something that I can tactically use in my classroom. I definitely plan to apply my new-found knowledge about folktales to the classroom. After my research, I've discovered numerous educational benefits that folktales present since they help to teach critical thinking skills, problem solving and attention skills. In the end, this assignment was very beneficial to me as a writer and as a future educator.