Week 14--Due 11/8

India Storytelling Presentation

This coming Friday we'll talk about the specifications for our narrative presentation.  I'll  show you an  example of a "narrative interpretation" presentation (the official name), so that you'll have a better idea of what one might look like.  Narrative interpretation has a different vibe than the presentations we've done thus far.  Here are some of its characteristics:

*text should be a fictional narrative related to India
*presentation will be without note cards
*presentation should include appropriate gestures and differentiated voices
*presentation should be between 4:30-5:30---make sure your text fits this time frame by reading it aloud/practicing.
*you may leave out lines/parts but you may not add.  Stay true to the text in general.

Part of your work this week is to locate a text you'd like to present.  You should read through several stories to find one that is suitable and that you really enjoy (you'll be practicing it over and over and over, so choose well).  I'd look for one that has an interesting selection of potential voices and gestures/motions to incorporate. 

I realize we just did duo presentations, but I am open to the option of two students working together to create a duo narrative interpretation.  Of course, this would result in a 9:30-10:30 presentation.

Here is a sign up sheet where you can communication your selection and plans. As of now, I'll go with the "flipped" order of presentations from our African presentations, but I will adjust accordingly if students choose to do a "duo."

There are many Indian stories and folktales that would make great choices.  Here are some links:

World of Tales--Indian folktales
Just So Stories--Rudyard Kipling
Cultural India--Indian folktales
Indian Parents--Indian folktales

Another thought is to go on Youtube and search for "india stories" or "india tales" or "india fairytales," etc.  You may find some this way too.  For instance, here's one.

You are also encouraged to visit your local library and/or explore online on your own for additional selections.