Sundiata Project

Sundiata Project

How does storytelling make us human? How can storytelling improve our world?

In groups of 4-5, select a sections of Sundiata that you read in class and turn it into a brief play that will take between 5 and 10 minutes to perform. Each group member must participate in the performance by acting as a character from Sundiata. You can also add a griot to use as a narrator to help explain your performance. You will rewrite your section as a script by creating more dialogue between characters. You are encouraged to use actual lines from the text. Select 1-3 proverbs from the section to be your theme. These proverbs must be directly stated and EMPHASIZED during your performance.

You will have 1 day to write and rehearse your script. Then, you will perform for the class during the next class period. You may read directly from your scripts because this is a very quick project.

How will this project be graded?

• You must turn in:
  • A copy of your script that is edited and can be clearly read/followed by the teacher
  • A 2-3 paragraph explanation of the proverbs used as your theme that explains how they relate to your performance
  • Together, these will count as a 100-point written communication grade.
  • You must perform either live in front of the class or through a video. Your performance will count as a 100-point knowledge and thinking grade based on the clarity of your skit and your knowledge of the original story.
  • Your 5-10 minute skit MUST feature all group members as it will count as a 100-point collaboration and a 100-point oral communication grade.
  • Additionally, you will receive a 100 point agency grade for your participation during the work day and the performance day.

Please consult the attached rubrics for a deeper understanding of expectations. There are 5 rubrics:

• Knowledge and Thinking
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Collaboration
• Agency