What is a pourquoi?
Pourquoi? How and Why Stories
"Pourquoi" [por-kwa] means "why" in French. Pourquoi tales are written to explain why things are the way they are and usually describe something in nature. Stories that describe particular traits or characteristics of animals are popular with children.
Some examples are: How the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes by Nancy Cleaver, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, and A Promise to the Sun by Tololwa M. Mollel. Rudyard Kipling's tales from Just So Stories are also a classic favourite. Students often also enjoy writing their own "pourquoi" tales and are invited to have their students write and illustrate their own pourquoi stories.
You could then create a powerpoint and post is on slideshare.
The Pourquoi Assignment!
Create a pourquoi using powerpoint. Requirements:
∙ 5 slides minimum
∙ Add transitions between the slides
∙ Add narration to each slide
∙ Add animation to objects or text
∙ Import the visuals! I may need to help you with this!
Goodluck ... once complete we will look at importing them to slideshare.
