January 30, 31, February 1

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Criterion A Knowing and Understanding Assessment

1) What is storytelling?   (write 3-4 sentences)

2) Storytelling in 2 different cultures   (various European, African, North American, Middle American, South American, Asian and Australian cultures.  Could include Japan, Russia, Native American, Middle East etc.)
        Choose 2 different cultures and give a brief introduction to each.

3)  Research and choose 1 story from each of the 2 cultures above.  Give a brief summary of each one.
            
4) Critically analyze (compare AND contrast) these 2 stories  (How are they the same?  How are they different?  Look at content,  structure,  language, purpose, and anything else you think is notable).  Complete a Venn Diagram.

5.  What was the importance of story-telling in history? Explain, include details.

6.   How have the stories told in the past influenced the present?  Explain, include details.

Remember, you will need a Works Cited page.  The Works Cited page is always the last page of your document.  Here is a website that will help you create the page properly:  Citation Machine -  http://www.citationmachine.net/ 

Print.  Due at the end of class on February 1.