192 Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 10A | The Magic Paintbrush
Purpose for Listening
Remind students that they will hear a Chinese folktale called, “The Magic
Paintbrush.” Have students predict what the magic paintbrush can do.
Tell them to listen carefully to find out how the paintbrush is magical.
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the folktale “The Magic
Paintbrush”
Identify folktales as a type of fiction