Teaching Material: Independent work materials for teachers in elementary school, grades 3 and 4, subject: German. "Once upon a time." - This phrase instantly excites every child for an exciting fairy tale. But what else is typical of this genre? And how do fairy tales actually differ from legends and fables? These independently usable station activities create a fabulous complete package for independent work around the three text types. The station learning with diverse copying templates makes lesson preparation easier for you and provides varied and motivating practice materials. Using selected texts, students will explore the characteristics of fairy tales, legends, and fables. Numerous worksheets and an answer key ensure independent learning. From "Cinderella" to "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" to "Theseus and the Minotaur.".