ORIGINS AND ENCOUNTERS Native American Literature.

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ORIGINS AND ENCOUNTERS Native American Literature

The Oral Tradition Literature does not have to be written language. Spoken language can also create a body of literature. Native American literature consists primarily of songs and stories.

Popular Genres in Native American Literature creation myths songs and chants that were/are part of rituals and ceremonies trickster tales fables

Cultural Beliefs and Values In Native American literature, you will find beliefs and values can be organized into three areas: (1) beliefs about the nature of the physical world; (2) beliefs about social order and appropriate behavior; (3) beliefs about human nature and the problem of good and evil.

MYTH “The World on the Turtle’s Back” Definition of myth. Cultural Connection. Read the myth independently

Sacred Language “Song of the Sky Loom” “Hunting Song” Define sacred literature. Explain repetition. Choral reading in class.

Folk Tales “Coyote Stories” Define folk tales Define trickster tales Retell stories

“Coyote and the Buffalo”(10) Two narrators - __________________ _________________________ Coyote _____________________ Buffalo Bull____________________ Young Buffalo ______________________ Two crows ___________________________

“Fox and the Coyote and Whale” (11) Two narrators - _________________________ _________________________ Fox ___________________ Coyote _____________________ Wife __________________ Whale _____________________ Two Water Maidens _________________ ____________________ Mouse ______________________ Two Water People _____________ ________________