Many of our students have heard about or read Aesop’s Fables. While Aesop is generally considered a Greek, his fables/stories were known, read, or told by many in the Roman community.
For this project the student will select one of Aesop’s Fables, memorize and recite it for the class. The fables are in print form (at the local bookstore or library) and available on-line.
The fables will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. No two students in a class may recite the same fable.
Fable selection is due ______________. Selections done prior to this date, or changed at a later date will result in a 0 for this grade.
Grades:
Fable selection – due ________________ – participation grade
Fable presentation – due _____________– project grade
GRADING RUBRIC
| 25 points | 20 points | 10 points | 0 points | |
Memorization | Fable is recited from memory with no errors or pauses | Fable is recited from memory with pauses to reflect on next statement | Fable is recited from memory with multiple pauses or errors resulting in repeating or starting over | Fable is not memorized |
Clarity | Recitation is clear and easily heard by all | Recitation is clear but not audible to entire class | Recitation is muffled and difficult to hear | Recitation is not understood due to mumbling or lack of volume |
Interaction | Interaction is appropriate to engage the listener | Interaction includes nervous laughter | Interaction with students is inappropriate for the presentation | Student neglects the listener while presenting |
Dramatic Flair | Presentation includes dramatic flair both verbal and physical | Presentation is done with overemphasizing verbal or dramatic flair | Presentation includes either verbal or physical dramatic flair | Presentation is clear but with little verbal or physical dramatic flair |
*Outstanding presentations may be selected to perform on Grandparents’ day.