11 10.5.1 Use the information you have collected about a famous Kazakh hero. Create a poster to present him/her to class. Include pictures of the person and display your poster to the class.

1. It's been months since is last rained so the crops are failing.

2. Bolts of lightning lit up the sky throughout the night.

3. Strong circling winds travelled over the land destroying everything in their path.

4. Temperatures reached over 40 degrees for days on end.

5. As the snow fell strong winds blew it around the town.

6. Strong winds blew loose sand and dirt across the area.

7. The river overflowed and water covered the town`s streets.

8. After winds formed over the sea, they hit regions along the coast.

Myth is a legendary story usually concerning some being, hero or event.Legend is an old story or person that is widely believed but cannot be proved to be true.Folktale is a tale originating and traditional among people or folk.Myths are stories about gods, demigods or supernatural creatures. In legends, unlike in myths, events can relate to the past, as well as to the present and future. They are based on reality, but aren't necessarily true. Folktales are stories with people as main characters. They sometimes include feats of strength. There are many myths in my country. One of the myths tells the story of Azhdarha and its origin. Azhdarha is an evil demon in the form of a dragon. According to the myth, it lived in deep caves. Azhdarha kidnapped people and burned villages.Myths are false. Urban legends are tales. But most urban legends tend to offer a moral lesson. They help us to make sense of the world and manage threat in a safe environment.