Fables

Fables - explanation

Purpose

A fable sets out to teach the reader or listener a lesson they should learn about life. The narrative drives towards the closing moral statement, the fable’s theme: the early bird gets the worm, where there’s a will there’s a way, work hard and always plan ahead for lean times, charity is a virtue.

Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales - explanation

Purpose

Fairy tales were originally intended for adults and children. They were passed down orally to amuse and to convey cultural information that influences behaviour, such as where it is safe to travel and where it is dangerous to go. 

Legends

Legends - explanation

Purpose

To provide information about the way particular people lived, and what they believed. Legends also help us to reflect on our own lives because they often deal with issues that are cross-cultural and relevant today. 

Myths

Myths - explanation

Purpose

To provide a fictional explanation for natural phenomena. Many cultures use myths to explain the world and its mysteries by handing them down from one generation to the next generation. Myths can also pass on cultural, religious or spiritual beliefs and traditions.

A Wolf and A Lamb

A Wolf And A Lamb

   A wolf was once drinking at the head of a running stream. When he looked up, he saw a little lamb just coming to drink a little water down the stream. The wolf made up his mind to capture the lamb for dinner. 

   "But how can I find an excuse to do so?"

A Useless Pistol

A Useless Pistol

   A traveller was stopped on a dark road by a robber who pointed pistol at him.

   "Give me your money," shouted the robber.

   "I haven't got any money," said the traveller.

   "What have you got ?" asked the robber.

Food and Talk

Food and Talk

Last week at a dinner-party, the hostess asked me to sit next to Mrs Rumbold.
Mrs Rumbold was a large, unsmiling lady in a tight black dress. She did not even look up when I took my seat beside her. Her eyes were fixed on her plate and in a short time, she was busy eating. I tried to make conversation.

A Lion and A Rabbit

    A Lion and A Rabbit

   A rabbit once lived in a forest with a lion. The lion was very proud. He looked down upon the rabbit. He often insulted her and beat her a lot. The rabbit could stand it no longer. She made up her mind to get rid of the lion by a trick.

Hanaca's Hat

Hanaca's Hat

   Hanaca, the daughter of a samurai, was made to wear a wide brimmed hat which concealed her entire face. Her father had placed it on her head shortly before he died, and from that moment on no one had been able to take it off.

Recount Text

The purpose of Recount text is :
To retell events or something which happened in the past.
The structure of this text type is : 

A Wolf and A Crane

A Wolf and A Crane

   A wolf was one day eating his dinner. He was very greedy. He ate so quickly that a bone stuck in his throat. He had tried hard to get it out, but all was in vain.

A Wolf and A Crane

   Then he went to the crane and said, "Good morning, Crane. Will you help me to do something?"