Welcome, storytellers! As you have learned, the tradition of storytelling was, and still is, incredibly 
important to the Indigenous peoples of Canada. 
In this exciting assignment, we're diving into the magical world of Oral Tradition. Imagine sitting 
around a cozy campfire, surrounded by friends and family, as stories come to life through the 
power of spoken word. Oral Tradition is all about passing down wisdom, culture, and history from 
one generation to the next, using storytelling as our guide.
Get ready to explore fascinating tales, legends, and myths from Indigenous cultures around the 
country. From ancient legends of ancestors and spirits to personal narratives reflecting resilience 
and survival, Oral Tradition anchors us in the rich heritage of Canada's First Nations, Métis, and 
Inuit peoples, guiding us forward with wisdom from the past.
Throughout this assignment, you'll have the chance to unleash your creativity, hone your 
storytelling skills, and discover the rich tapestry of human experience. So, grab your imagination 
and get ready to embark on a journey through the timeless art of storytelling!
Assignment:
In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to engage with Indigenous oral tradition by 
creating either a performance or a podcast that highlights a traditional Indigenous story or 
legend.
Objective:
To explore and showcase the richness of Indigenous oral tradition through a performance or 
podcast, focusing on expressive storytelling techniques and the cultural significance of the chosen 
narrative.1. Story Selection: Choose a traditional Indigenous (FNMI) story or legend that 
resonates with you. Consider the cultural significance, themes, and messages conveyed in 
the narrative.
2. Cultural Context: Research the cultural context of the chosen story, including its 
origins, symbolism, and significance within Indigenous culture. Consider how the story 
reflects Indigenous worldviews, values, and traditions.
3. Creation: Create your performance or podcast, paying attention to quality, clarity, and 
authenticity. Use appropriate language and respectful representation of Indigenous culture 
and traditions.
a. Performance: If you choose to create a performance, prepare to present the 
story orally for the class or record it as a video. Focus on using expressive 
techniques such as voice modulation, gestures, and facial expressions to bring the 
story to life.
b. Podcast: If you choose to create a podcast, plan, and script your episode, 
incorporating storytelling elements, background music, sound effects, and 
narration. You may choose to include additional content such as interviews with 
Elders or discussions on the cultural context of the story.
4. Presentation: Present your performance or share your podcast episode to the class. 
Reflect on the storytelling techniques used and the cultural relevance of the chosen 
narrative.
Curriculum Expectations
B1. The Oral Tradition: demonstrate an understanding of text forms, figures, and practices associated
with the oral traditions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, explaining how these traditions
communicate meaning and how they are used in contemporary communities, and demonstrate the use 
of culturally appropriate listening practices;
B3. Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with 
different audiences, for a variety of purposes, about themes, ideas, and issues related to First Nations, 
Métis, and Inuit cultures;
C2. Understanding Form and Style: identify a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements
in texts from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, and, as appropriate, relevant texts from non￾Indigenous sources, and demonstrate an understanding of how they help communicate meaning;
D2. Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary,
informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience;
E3. Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts on subject matter related to First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit cultures, for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, 
and techniques.(80-100%)
Level 3
(70-79%)
Level 2
(60-69%)
Level 1
(50 - 59%)
Knowledge 
- knowledge & understanding of 
selected story, storytelling 
techniques, and theme/message
- performance/podcast 
demonstrates excellent 
understanding of the story, 
storytelling techniques, and 
the overall theme/message
- performance/podcast 
demonstrates considerable
understanding of the story, 
storytelling techniques, and 
the overall theme/message
- performance/podcast 
demonstrates moderate 
understanding of the story, 
storytelling techniques, and 
the overall theme/message
- performance/podcast 
demonstrates limited
understanding of the story, 
storytelling techniques, and 
the overall theme/message
Thinking & Inquiry
- use of critical and creative 
thinking skills
- traditional story or legend 
is told in a highly creative, 
authentic, and engaging 
way
- traditional story or legend 
is told in a considerably
creative, authentic, and 
engaging way
- traditional story or legend 
is told in a moderately
creative, authentic, and 
engaging way
- traditional story or legend 
is told with limited creativity 
or authenticity
Application
- application of concepts, skills, 
and proceduares
- applies storytelling 
techniques with cultural 
relevance and sensitivity to 
Indigenous perspectives in a 
highly effective way
- applies storytelling 
techniques with cultural 
relevance and sensitivity to 
Indigenous perspectives
with considerable 
effectiveness
- applies storytelling 
techniques with cultural 
relevance and sensitivity to 
Indigenous perspectives
with some effectiveness
- applies storytelling 
techniques with cultural 
relevance and sensitivity to 
Indigenous perspectives
with limited effectiveness
Communication
- Use of expressive storytelling 
techniques (performance) or 
effective use of audio elements 
(podcast)
- Engagement and connection 
with the audience (performance) 
or clarity and coherence of the 
podcast episode (podcast)
- uses storytelling 
techniques or audio 
elements with a high degree 
of effectiveness
- communicates with a 
strong, clear sense of 
audience and purpose
- uses storytelling 
techniques or audio 
elements with considerable
effectiveness
- communicates with a clear 
sense of audience and 
purpose
- uses storytelling 
techniques or audio 
elements with moderate
effectiveness
- communicates with some 
sense of audience and 
purpose
- uses storytelling 
techniques or audio 
elements with limited
effectiveness
- communicates with a 
limited sense of audience 
and purpose try getting a level 4 but it shoud be more human like and in simple terms