Teaching & Learning English
According to legend, in the 1700s, a “Mother Leeds” cursed her 13th child, wishing it were a devil. The child was born normal but transformed into a creature with bat wings, a horse’s head, cloven hooves, and a forked tail before flying up the chimney. It is said to haunt the Pine Barrens, emitting a … Read more
La Llorona is a widespread legend of a ghostly woman who wanders near rivers or lakes, wailing for her drowned children, which she killed in a fit of madness or revenge. She is often said to kidnap or attack children who are out after dark. The myth is a cautionary tale about betrayal, grief, and … Read more
The Nucklavee is a horrific creature from Orcadian folklore, it is a skinless horse-like demon that rises from the sea. It has a human torso fused to its back, and its breath can wilt crops and sicken livestock. It is said to be repelled by fresh water, which is why it never crosses streams.
In Australian Aboriginal mythology, the Bunyip is a mysterious creature that hides in swamps, rivers, and billabongs. People describe it in many different ways: some say it has a dog-like face, others say it has a horse’s head and a crocodile’s body. The Bunyip myth is often used to warn children not to play near … Read more
Japan’s Yuki-onna is a beautiful woman with long black hair and pale skin who appears during snowstorms. She can blow cold breath that freezes people to death, but sometimes she’s kind. She might spare travelers or even fall in love with humans. The Yuki-onna represents both the beauty and the danger of winter in rural … Read more
My grade 6 students have been busy putting together an epic fantasy story book that is suitable for a middle school readership. There are, however, some parts that sensitive readers may find disturbing so here is an advisory: Note to Readers: 6-7 Yoshi Kingdom is a collaborative fantasy novel created by student writers. It contains … Read more
My grade 6 students have been busy putting together an epic fantasy story book suitable for a middle school readership. This team had something of an artistic disagreement when putting the final book together which resulted in this alternative version: This is a creative, collaborative fantasy adventure written in the style of a middle-grade or … Read more
My grade 6 students have been busy putting together an epic fantasy story book suitable for a middle school readership. Here is the result: This is a creative, collaborative fantasy adventure written in the style of a middle-grade or young adult novel. The themes are positive—focusing on friendship, courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and the triumph of … Read more
From West Virginia, USA, there’s the myth of the Flatwoods Monster. In 1952, a group of children and a local woman said they saw a weird human-like creature with a spade-shaped head, glowing red eyes, and a tight green suit. The creature made a hissing sound and smelled like metal. This myth is a classic … Read more
In Southern Africa, the tikoloshe is a small, tricky or evil spirit. Witches are said to summon it to torment their enemies, and it can cause illness, bad dreams, or even death. To protect themselves, people sometimes sleep with their beds raised on bricks or put a broom under the bed. Adults can’t see the … Read more
In Cameroon, Africa, the Jengu are water spirits that live in rivers and lakes. They look like beautiful mermaids. The Jengu are said to take humans underwater to their realm, where they teach them how to heal others and use magic. Many traditional healers in Cameroon claim they were taken by the Jengu and came … Read more
shooting: selecting levels: walking: (this is what I made, if it’s bad, please state out! I’m still improving it) PS. is there any more sound effects that i needs to make？