Monday, September 23, 2013

Monday, September 24th

Block B: Finished introductory Land and Resources notes -- assigned legend/myth assignment (due Tuesday, October 1st).

Block A: Folder assignment: Anticipatory Guide (Evangeline); Students who did not attend the play are required to complete a history folder assignment (please see me for your article analysis sheet).

Block A: Legends and myths are due tomorrow!!!

What are myths?
A myth is not quite the same as a legend. Sometimes a myth is loosely based on a real event but, more often than not, it is a story that has been created to explain some aspect of the world or to teach people a moral lesson. Usually mythical in nature, dealing with the supernatural.
What are legends?
A legend is usually based on a true event in the past. However, the story may have changed over time to take on some special 'mythical' features.


Consider the Mi’kmaq legend you have been read
Choose an aspect of your world (can be natural or man-made) and come up with your own myth or legend to explain this aspect.

Using illustration, text and dialogue, create a comic strip portraying your myth/legend.
You will be assessed on your understanding of the purpose of myths/legends as well as creativity and effort
You do not need to have drawing skills! Stick men work just fine; however, your presentation must be attractive.
You may work in pairs but each student is responsible for ten frames (the blocks)
¡So if you are working in pairs, you must submit 20 frames. If you are working in a group of 3, submit 30, etc.

Legend/Myth
Content:                                                                                                                                              /10
·         Has a minimum of 10 frames/person
·         Describes the origins of a person/place/event/thing
·         Legend/Myth is creative and imaginative
Presentation:                                                                                                                                    /10
·         Final product is neat
·         Final product is representative of much work and effort
·         Finished product uses color to enhance presentation
                                                                                                                                                                Total:                     /20

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