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Learning Target: I can determine the central idea in a text. Page 02 Learning Target: I can determine the central idea in a text.

Native American Origin Myths Origin Myth: Traditional story that tells how life began. -how a feature of the world was formed -how a specific social custom began -oral tradition Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths Themes: Myths express insights about life or the human condition. -Myths can have multiple themes Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths Archetypes: Symbols, patterns, or character types that repeat across cultures. Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths Purpose for Reading: To learn about the Native American culture and people. -live -think -worship Native American Origin Myths

Native American Origin Myths We will read 3 Origin Myths from the following tribes: -The Onondaga -The Modoc -The Navajo Native American Origin Myths

Onondaga, “The Earth on Turtles Back” -Iroquois Confederacy -Upstate New York -Lived in villages of wood and bark long houses Onondaga, “The Earth on Turtles Back”

Modoc, “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” -Oregon, California, and Oklahoma -farmed, fished, hunted, and known for weaving baskets etc. Modoc, “When Grizzlies Walked Upright”

Navajo, “The Navajo Origin Legend” -Largest Native American Nation -Fierce warriors and hunters -Reservations in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico - Live in Hogans and still practice tribal religion Navajo, “The Navajo Origin Legend”

Comparing Literary Works As you read these myths, look for patterns: -Events -Images -Character types that might be archetypes Compare and contrast the themes these archetypes carry in each myth. Comparing Literary Works