Tuesday August 26th Journal:What is your view of how the world was created???? (I know this can be sensitive, but go for it) (Journals go in your comp.

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Tuesday August 26th Journal:What is your view of how the world was created???? (I know this can be sensitive, but go for it) (Journals go in your comp book. Write the date!) You will be also taking notes in your comp book! Reminder essays DUE: A Day– Thursday BDAY Friday!!!

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Oral tradition Native American myths originated as oral tradition: stories passed down verbally

Four functions of myth:

1. To awaken us to the mystery and wonder of creation

2. To explain the workings of the natural world: every corner, every rock, hill, stone, and flower has its place and its meaning.

3. To pass down the moral and ethical codes that support and validate social customs.

to guide the people through the trials of living 4. To teach: to guide the people through the trials of living

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Story Telling- Native American http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNY7L_RdObA

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*** STUDY FOR QUIZ *** 10 minutes

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Ojibway Creation Video Blackfeet Creation Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etn92Ms8plo