DRAMA

Legends and myths such as the Lenape story of the Yakwawiak are created by people to explain events in nature. Find a legend or myth from a different culture and present it to the class.

• 1 Choose Your Legend or Myth Think about a culture you’re interested in or a natural event. Collect books of legends and myths from the library or research stories on the Internet.

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  • Read legends and myths from different cultures.

• 2 Plan Your Presentation Presenting your legend or myth is different than simply reading it. When you present it, you need to tell it as if you are a storyteller. Follow these steps to put together a good presentation:

  • • Write down the main events in the legend or myth. Include what happens, when and why it happens, and how the characters feel about it.

  • • Take the main events and add descriptive words and phrases to add detail to the story.

• 3 Practice Your Presentation When you present, you want to keep your audience interested in your story. Follow these steps to improve your presentation skills:

  • • Think of different ways to begin your presentation. Do you want to give background information on the culture that your legend or myth came from? Or do you want to jump right into the story? Choose a way that will get your audience interested.

  • • Use your voice and gestures to bring your presentation to life. Use different voices for different characters. Act events out with facial expressions and arm movements.

  • • Practice until you are very familiar with your presentation and have it memorized.

• 4 Give Your Presentation Present your legend or myth to the class. Be sure to speak clearly and loudly and to make eye contact with the audience. When you are finished, ask the audience to give you feedback on your presentation skills.