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Traditional Tales Gaelic Competition
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create a simple version of a traditional story for gaelic learners
This is an opportunity to write a simple version of a traditional story in Gaelic and create original artwork to illustrate it. The competition is open to all pupils in primary and secondary school. Entries which meet the success criteria will be shared with schools as an e-library to help others learn Gaelic. Gaelic books will also be awarded as prizes.
The aim is to create a collection of traditional stories which are accessible to Gaelic learners. Therefore, the most important criteria for success is to make your story as simple as possible to understand. You can test this by reading your story to someone who only has beagan Gàidhlig.
Some handy tips: To make the story accessible to beginners try using the present tense where possible. Only use simple adjectives. Try using language which can be seen in the illustrations to help the reader make connections.
The aim is to create a collection of traditional stories which are accessible to Gaelic learners. Therefore, the most important criteria for success is to make your story as simple as possible to understand. You can test this by reading your story to someone who only has beagan Gàidhlig.
Some handy tips: To make the story accessible to beginners try using the present tense where possible. Only use simple adjectives. Try using language which can be seen in the illustrations to help the reader make connections.
recommended stories
The following stories have been chosen because they contain many simple repetitive phrases:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Red Riding Hood
The Giant Turnip
The Little Red Hen
Billy Goats Gruff
You can also choose a modern classic:
The Hungry Caterpillar
Brown bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
Dear Zoo
Or you might prefer a traditional Scottish tale, for example, a Selkie or Kelpie story.
This list is not exhaustive but you should choose a well known story which has a simple storyline and lots of repetition.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Red Riding Hood
The Giant Turnip
The Little Red Hen
Billy Goats Gruff
You can also choose a modern classic:
The Hungry Caterpillar
Brown bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
Dear Zoo
Or you might prefer a traditional Scottish tale, for example, a Selkie or Kelpie story.
This list is not exhaustive but you should choose a well known story which has a simple storyline and lots of repetition.
Entries can take the form of an e-book (Book Creator), PowerPoint or video.
The Gaelic language should be provided in text and audio. Therefore, please add audio as well as text to an e-book or PowerPoint. For video entries, add Gaelic subtitles or provide a transcript.
Once more, this list is not exhaustive and you may have an alternative digital format which allows the reader to have visuals/illustrations, audio and text.
Learners may wish to work together on creating these stories, therefore, joint entries can be submitted. For example, some pupils working on illustrations while others focus on writing the text or recording the audio.
the format of your entries
collaboration...
here are two examples of simplified versions of Goldilocks and the three bears to provide inspiration......
english and french version
illustrations
This competition is a fabulous opportunity to use your artistic skills. There are plenty of beautiful examples of illustrations for all these classic stories. Some examples have been included in this book to get you thinking about what materials and style you would like to use. There is no limit to your imagination!
