Myths and Legends On A Roll!

1. Myths and Legends On A Roll!

2. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Most famous myths and legends began as stories told orally and handed down through generations. To help people to remember them, storytellers have often used these techniques: • Repetition – so the story has a rhythm and key points can be remembered. • Recap – so people remember the characters, events and settings. • Humour – to entertain the audience so that they remember it. Today you are quickly going to make up one of your own. Maybe one day someone will retell yours and a new legend can begin!

3. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! All traditional stories, myths and legends have some important elements. How many do you know?

4. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Choose a hero! 1) Roman Soldier 2) Greek Princess 3) Tudor Sailor 4) Victorian Child 5) Viking Warrior 6) Astronaut Roll now!!

5. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! What is the hero like? 1) Clever 2) Excited 3) Adventurous 4) Brave 5) Strong 6) Kind Roll now!!

6. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! What/who is the problem? 1) Dragon 2) Pirate 3) Lion 4) King 5) Queen 6) Wizard Roll now!!

7. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Describe the problem! 1) Cruel 2) Greedy 3) Devious 4) Jealous 5) Bad Tempered 6) Mean Roll now!!

8. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Where does the story start? 1) Cottage 2) Market place 3) Castle 4) Hillside 5) City street 6) Farmyard Roll now!!

9. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Where does the action happen to resolve the problem? 1) Tower 2) Dungeon 3) Cave 4) Crumbling bridge 5) Forest 6) Lonely path Roll now!!

10. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Use your story elements to tell a story to your partner. Add in some extra details and descriptions to make your story your own. Remember to use these techniques: • Repetition • Recap • Humour

11. Myths and Legends On A Roll! Walt: tell a traditional-style oral story using notes. Wilf: repetition, recap, humour, creative ideas and style! Let’s hear some of your stories! 3 stars and a wish