Storytelling through African Folktales

Students will explore African Folktales, such as The Calabash Kids, a folktale from Tanzania and How the Tortoise Got Cracks on his Shell.

Reading, Movement, Stage Positions, Creativity through puppet making and Costume.

Objectives:

1. Reading and comprehension

2. Movement through story and play

3. Emotions and Character Development

4. Build Confidence and Team/Ensemble Work

5. Learn and African Stories, morals and traditions of the folktale.