1. STORYTELLING By: Angela Mante and Nandie Elhadidy

2. INTRODUCTION

3. Lens/questions How we express ourselves: An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. Questions: How does story telling affect modern day society? How do we express ourselves and our ideas through a story? What are the different ways stories are passed down? How does folklore shape itself or change through time?

4. Types of Storytelling Cultural Areas: many areas with religions that pass down stories such as: Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism,, etc. (all over the world) Social Gossiping: ( all over the world) Myths Typically associated with cultural issues Origin usually not known Personal Individual’s life experiences Can steer person to making better choices

5. Comparison (General) North America: Canada: aboriginal art USA: campfires, talking Asia: China: poems, kamishibai (shadows), manga, anime India: dancing Africa: Egypt: songs, talking Sudan: traditional dancing

6. Modern Vs. Traditional New Zealand Traditional (dancing,sharing,festivities) Preserves its history and customs(lion dance) _______________________________________________________________ Japan Modern Manipulates new ideas for story-telling (Robotic voices for songs)

7. New Zealand Song and Story Present song and tell story

8. Japanese Manga and song Listen to song Look @ Manga

9. kamishibai Other wise known as Japanese paper drama

10. New Zealand Play

11. Japanese Play

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