The Beginnings of the Blues: Oral Storytelling

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This printable worksheet for Grades 9–12 explores oral storytelling traditions by having students reflect on a family or friend-group story that has been retold over time. Students summarize their story, trace its roots, note how it has changed, consider its purpose, and reflect on whether and how documentation might alter the story's function. Suitable for folklore units, American history classes, or creative writing assignments.