World Mythology – Dramatic Presentations

Now that we have had a chance to look at a small sampling of what world mythology has to offer, our
class will examine myths from around the world as a class. Each culture has its own unique views on life,
the cosmos, and the human condition; however, as you will see there are also themes and concepts that
span the globe.

Part I: Myth Storyboard

Your first task will use a storyboard to create a version of this myth that would be suitable for
presentation to the class. Your job is to capture the essential elements of the myth in a way that is
suitable for a dramatic presentation of no more than 10 minutes.

The Storyboard must be done on your own and will be marked in Reading and in Media.

Part II: Dramatic Presentation

Once you have finished your storyboard, the next task will be to join a group of no more than four
people who have the same kind of myth as you (e.g. Native Canadian, or Germanic). You must first
share your storyboards with each other and decide which myth you would like to present. You will then
present this myth to the class using the storyboard as model.

Each student in the group will receive an individual mark in Communication for the presentation.

Read Share

Write

Good luck and have fun!

World Mythology - Storyboard Checklist
Understanding of the Myth: Storyboard shows understanding of the assigned Myth (i.e. information in
director, storyboard, and soundtrack sections show and understanding of the essential elements of the
myth):

Level 1 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 2 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 4 ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

R: /20

Effective Planning: Storyboard demonstrates effective planning for a 10 minute dramatic presentation
of the assigned Myth

Level 1 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 2 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 4 ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

M: /5

Proper Use of Storyboard: Storyboard elements panels are used effectively (A) Director’s Notes, (B)
Storyboard Panels, and (C) Soundtrack.

/5 A: Level 1 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 2 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 4 ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

/5 B: Level 1 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 2 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 4 ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

/5 C: Level 1 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 2 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 3 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) Level 4 ( 1 2 3 4 5 )

M: /15

Overall Marks: Reading: /20 Media: /20

World Mythology - Storyboard Checklist
TIPS FOR PREPARING AND DELIVERING A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION:

Each member of your group should have an equal amount of time for speaking and acting. Make sure that you
find ways to make the myth easy to follow. You will need to find ways to present all pertinent events and
characters in the story without creating confusion or too many roles for your group to handle. Here are some
strategies that could help you do this:

 One member can act as the narrator, who can summarize complicated sections or help explain what is
being acted out (the actors act out a scene quietly as the narrator tells the story)
 Create dialogue / monologue for each character that will help summarize or explain the action
 Keep in mind that actions can take place off stage. For example, in one story a woman falls from the sky –
you don’t need to have anyone actually falling , instead you can just have someone act as though they are
watching someone fall
 Try to keep the basic tone of the story, but be creative in how you present the myth
 Use visual aids like costumes, objects, pictures, and so on to help recreate the setting of the story – such
props also help keep both the audience and presenters engaged
 AVOID USING SCRIPTS DURING THE PRESENTATION! This will encourage you to spread out the parts
evenly, and it will make the presentation much more interesting to watch – which will of course result in a
higher grade

MYTH PRESENTATION Exceeds Standards (4+) Meets Standards (3-4) Below standard (1-2)
Theme Central themes, moral Central themes, moral Central themes, moral
lessons, conflicts, etc. in lessons, conflicts, etc. in lessons, conflicts, etc. in
/4 the myth are conveyed in the myth are adequately the myth are conveyed
depth conveyed inadequately
Content Presenter shows Presenter shows an Presenter shows little
considerable understanding of events in understanding of events in
/4 understanding of events in the myth the myth
the myth
Speech and Body Presenter’s part is Presenter’s part is Presenter’s part is
Language presented with presented clearly presented poorly
commendable clarity
/6

Elements of a good
presentation: Making eye Includes all or most of the Includes many of the Includes few of the
contact; speaking clearly elements for a good elements for a good elements for a good
and audibly; acceptable presentation presentation presentation
pace; appropriate
appearance, language,
and posture; familiarity
with lines

/6

TOTAL: /20 = % in Oral Communication