This folktale stems from a 15th century English folktale called “The Peddler of Swaffham.” The tale is about a poor book peddler named John Chapman, who lives in the town of Swafhamm, England with his family. One night he has a dream that instructed him to go to London Bridge where he would be told great news. He continues to have the dream until he indeed decides to go to London Bridge, where he discovers that what he is looking for is in his own back yard.
After reading this book with my class, I would have them create a circular story map. Through this, they would show the sequence of events using illustrations. I think that this story lends itself very easily to be visually represented, which is I think is a more creative way of retelling a story. Another things that I might consider doing is to come up with their own version of a popular folk tale that they have read and are familiar with. We could then compile them into a book and share them with the class and the school.
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