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"The World on the Turtle's Back" - creation myth
Creation Myth: a story that a) describes how the universe, the earth, and life began b) explains the workings of the natural world, c) supports and validates social customs and values.
"The World on the Turtle's Back" - audio
1) What do you think the main idea of the story is? Put this idea into a complete sentence.
2) Relate the story to the things a creation story is suppose to do: a) describes how the universe, the earth, and life began b) explains the workings of the natural world, c) supports and validates social customs and values.
3) List some of the unique things about the story and suggest how they might make meaning.
"Coyote and Buffalo"- Trickster Tale
Trickster Tale:
"Coyote and Buffalo" - audio
"What makes Coyote appealing, despite his character flaws?" How does the author achieve this?
Native American stories were any of the following: Creation stories, legendary histories (tracing the migration of people or the deeds of great leaders), trickster tales, fairy tales, lyrics, changes, children songs, healing songs, and dream visions.
Native American Story websites:
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