Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog Blackfeet Legend

Goals Content Goal – To discover the lessons it teaches and why it stands the test of time. To summarize, contrast, and extend understanding beyond the text. Language Goal – To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4) (+2)

Pre-teaching Vocabulary For each word below, write it and a synonym (a word that means the same thing) on your paper (+5) 1.refuse – anything thrown away as useless 2.surpassed – went beyond; did excellently 3.emanating – coming forth 4.relish – pleasure and enjoyment 5.stifle – hold back Elk Dogs are horses. Kingfishers are birds. White buffalo are rare signs of fortune. A travois is like a cart without wheels.

Pre-reading How much courage does it take to do something you know you might fail? Elaborate on courage in the face of failure in ten or more sentences. Carefully select your word choice. (+10)

Author & Literary Element Blackfeet- This myth was written through the oral tradition of an entire culture. Write down the most important details about the Blackfeet from page 426. (+1) Myth- Write the definition of myth in your own words (see page 427). (+1)

During Reading Note 10 obstacles & success as you read. (+20) Long Arrow’s Struggle 1.deaf 2.hungry 3.orphaned 4.… 10. How he overcomes struggle 1.… 2.… 10. These are examples, finish the chart as you read the story.

Assessment – CAT Questions 1.(LC02) Write a summary of tasks Good Running says Long Arrow must do before seeking the Elk Dog including three details from the story. (+3) 2.(LA06) What are two differences between the spirit lodge and Long Arrow’s world? Include two substantive from the story in your answer. (+3) 3.(LT10) What four pieces of advice would Long Arrow give about being successful? Provide text- based details to support each piece of advice. (+3)

Post-Reading Analysis Prompt Orpheus was the son of Apollo and Calliope. He married Eurydice who soon died. He followed her into Hades and begged Pluto to have her back. He said Orpheus could have her back if he left Hades trusting that she was right behind him. If he turned around to check that she was, Eurydice would spend eternity in Hades, and Orpheus couldn’t have her back. Of course, Orpheus turned around to check on Eurydice so she died again, and he lived unhappily ever after. Comparative Literature- What are the similarities between “Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog” and “Orpheus & Eurydice,” the Greek legend? Write your analysis in at least ten sentences and include text-based details. (+10)