May 1, 2, 3

 


May 1 - National Holiday, no class


May 2, 3
1.  Open a Word document
2.  Type your name at the top left
3.  Title the document   Storytelling   Criterion A - Knowing and Understanding 

4.  Conduct the following research:
     1.  What is storytelling?  (Write 3-4 sentences using your own words)
  Storytelling in different cultures (various European, African, North American, Middle American, South American, Asian and Australian cultures.  Could include Japan, Russia, Native American, Middle East, etc.)
          2.  Research storytelling in your culture and give a brief introduction in your own words.
          3.  Research and choose 1 story from your culture.  Write the name of the story and give a brief summary. Look for myths and legends in your culture. (1 paragraph)
           4.  Research storytelling in another culture and give a brief introduction in your own words.
           5. Research and choose 1 story from another culture. Write the name of the story and give a brief summary.  Look for myths and legends in that culture. (1 paragraph)
           6. 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:  https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-venn-diagram-lesson-for-kids.html
           7.  What was the importance of story-telling in history? Explain, include details.
           8.   How have the stories told in the past influenced the present?  Explain, include details.
           9.  How will this research help you prepare your performance?  Explain, include details
Works Cited page required -  MLA 8 format

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/