Social Studies 8 - Storytelling Assignment

Posted: February 22, 2018

Traditionally, storytelling has been one of the main forms of entertainment in Atlantic Canada. This assignment will have you look for a traditional story, and put your own spin on it. You can select one of the following:

  • Select one traditional story (folk tale, fairy tale, or legend). In a group, prepare to act out the story in the format of a soap opera, western, or sit com
  • Make a comic strip of a modernized traditional story
  • Find a local story from a member of the community to share with the class
  • Illustrate a traditional story
  • Rewrite a traditional story with a modern spin