Before we share our "fables" in play form, I want to tell you about the last classwork assignment for the semester. There is a separate activity for the exam. You MUST attend class the day of the exam to earn credit for the course. We have an exam assignment to complete.
Exam date and time:
Thurs.,12/17/2015 from 2:00pm ‐ 3:50pm
Next assignment:
There are many aspects of folklore that we did not have time to explore. Your task is to discover who you are in relation to folklore. Some of these topics relate to topics we studied. Others are new, and as yet, unexplored.
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. What is your sign or symbol? According to Signs and Symbols, An Illustrated Guide to Their Origins and Meanings, a sign is straightforward in its function. It may be written or visual and may dictate direction or a warning.
A symbol is a visual image or sign representing an idea - a deeper symbolism. Think of the American Flag. It is a symbol of freedom, courage, 50 united states, 13 original colonies, etc. Herbs, plants, even insects can be symbols. See also: http://www.ehow.com/info_8361620_difference-between-sign-symbol.html
Here is a place to start: http://www.symbols.com/
9. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
10. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, brochure, collage, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources. You must submit the visual, the written report, and the Works Cited page on CANVAS. Due: December 10, 2015. No late work will be accepted on this assignment. We are too close to the end.
Now - on with the plays - take a few minutes to ask others to read the parts. Please be enthusiastic and read with expression.
Keep track of the messages of the stories! (We will list on the board . . . scribe please!)
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