Green Grass, Running Water Lesson Plan

Oral Storytelling

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will be able to engage in oral storytelling.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3

Structure:

Before this activity, ask students to prepare a family story that they are willing to share with the class. They might ask family members for details and take notes. Students should not rehearse the story but should be prepared to share it.

To begin the activity, show students the Circle of Stories video on the Native Land website (http://www.nativeland.org/videos/). Ask students to summarize the main points of the video. Ask, how does oral storytelling relate to Green Grass, Running Water?...