Objective: This worksheet aims to introduce students to the concept of urban legends, their characteristics, and how they spread, encouraging creative storytelling and critical analysis of narrative elements.

Content and methods: The worksheet begins by having students listen to a voice message (audio content) that refers to an urban legend and asks them how they would respond to it. It then defines urban legends as modern myths often passed off as true, involving supernatural events or eerie figures, and spreading through word of mouth or the internet, evolving over time. An example is provided to illustrate these characteristics. The worksheet lists common characteristics of urban legends, such as spreading through word of mouth, containing a moral lesson, including horror or humor, being presented as true, involving common fears, featuring anonymous sources, and changing over time. Students are then tasked with identifying these features in the story from the initial voice message. The main creative activity involves students working in groups to create their own urban legend, incorporating as many of the listed characteristics as possible, and then presenting it to the class in a convincing and scary manner.

Competencies:

• Listening comprehension and initial critical response
• Understanding and identifying characteristics of urban legends
• Creative writing and storytelling
• Collaborative teamwork
• Oral presentation and persuasive communication skills

Target group: 6th-10th grade