- Definition
Anansi stories are traditional tales from West Africa, often featuring Anansi the spider, who is a clever trickster. These stories are told to entertain and teach important lessons.
Anansi stories/tales is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
The descriptions on this page are SmartStudy’s own original, plain-language writing — not the Ministry’s wording. They are aligned to the Ontario Curriculum, © King’s Printer for Ontario. For the Ministry’s official wording, see the source link below. SmartStudy is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Education. Ontario Curriculum and Resources ↗
