Myth or legend II

This task is about retelling a myth, legend or cultural story.

Retell a myth, legend or cultural story to a friend.

Your teacher will give you the myth, legend or cultural story. You will need to read it several times so that you know the story well.

Before retelling the myth, legend or cultural story  to your friend, you will need to know:

 
  • what the myth, legend or cultural story is called
  • who wrote it 
  • who the main characters are
  • where the myth or legend is set
  • what happens in the myth, legend or cultural story 
  • whether you enjoyed this myth, legend or cultural story and why.
 

You can use the checklist below to help prepare your speech.

Have you:

Yes

No

  • read your myth, legend or cultural story several times?

    

  • thought about all the things you need to tell your friend?

    

  • practised speaking with a clear voice?

    

  • practised reading with expression in your voice?

    

  • practised using gestures or facial expressions to go with what happens in the myth, legend or cultural story?