Folklore Project
Project is due to be presented Friday, 9/4/15.
We’ve been studying myths, fables, and legends since the beginning of the
school year. Choose one of the following projects, and turn it in for your
folklore unit test grade. Remember, it is a TEST grade, so do your very
best work. Turn it in ON TIME!
Choices:
1. Write Your Own Myth, Fable, or Legend
If you choose to write your own myth, fable, or legend, please use
your notes, and remember the criteria for whichever you are writing
(for example: fables teach a lesson, have talking animals, etc.) You
must write 3 pages, and should write no more than 4 pages. Do not
skip lines! The front and back of a page equals two pages. Be as
creative as you wish, and be school appropriate!
2. Diorama
Create a shoebox-size diorama of an ESTABLISHED fable, myth,
or legend (you may not make up just any scene; it must be from a
fable, myth, or legend already written.) It does not necessarily have
to be a story we’ve already read in class. If you choose a story not
read in class, you must have the story approved by your teacher
before due date. The diorama should depict a defining moment
from the story you choose, and you must include a short summary
of the story chosen (5-8 sentences). Be creative! I’ve seen legos, clay
models, 3-D drawings, and many other kinds of dioramas.
3. Comic Book
Create a comic book with five scenes from an ESTABLISHED
myth, fable, or legend (must be approved by teacher before due
date). The five scenes should be the introduction, rising action,
climax, falling action, and conclusion of the story. The comic book
must be illustrated (illustrate means draw AND color). There
should be only one scene per page. Be sure to narrate each page,
with 3-5 sentences per page to explain the story. You may use
construction paper, notebook paper, or copy paper. Please staple or
bind your comic book.
4. Script/Act it Out
Choose a fable, myth, or legend we have read in class, and write a
script based on it. You may work with up to three other people
(four total), or you may work alone or in a smaller group (group of 3
or in partners). If you choose to work with a group, choose wisely.
You will act out your script in class. Your play should be at least 3
minutes long, and no longer than 4 minutes. Advice: every group
member should have a script to make your play flow smoothly.
Practice, and time yourselves as you practice! Keep in mind that you
are NOT graded on props, but on how well you write about and
present the fable, myth, or legend.