Lesson 19 — Activity 1: Oral Traditions
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Lesson 19 — Activity 1:
Oral Traditions
What kind of role do stories and storytelling play in your life?
In many cultures, stories were a very important part of daily life and this tradition continues today in some cultures.
In the past, stories would be passed orally from generation to generation for many reasons:
In many cultures, stories were a very important part of daily life and this tradition continues today in some cultures.
In the past, stories would be passed orally from generation to generation for many reasons:
- to share knowledge, experiences, and beliefs
- to develop listening and speaking skills
- to develop relationships between people
- to entertain people
Oral storytelling may not be as common in some cultures today as it was in the past.
In some Aboriginal cultures, though, oral traditions have been, and continue to be, very important. They are used for sharing ideas, skills, and beliefs.
Some of these stories may be made into written works such as short stories, novels, plays, or poetry. This allows Aboriginal literature to be shared with a wider audience.
In some Aboriginal cultures, though, oral traditions have been, and continue to be, very important. They are used for sharing ideas, skills, and beliefs.
Some of these stories may be made into written works such as short stories, novels, plays, or poetry. This allows Aboriginal literature to be shared with a wider audience.
Watch a video of an artist named Antoine Mountain,
click here. In the video, he comments about the importance of the oral tradition in his culture and talks about how he expresses himself through painting. You may need a username & password for the site - user: LA48 pass: 1958
In the activities and lessons that follow, you will have opportunities to explore the stories and traditions of some different groups. You will also be able to tell some stories of your own.