1. Q1, J5
Why does every society on Earth have stories / myths / beliefs about creation? Why is this something that seems to interest people throughout history and all over the world?

2. Annotation Number the paragraphs (1,2,3…) Read the first paragraph.
Underline the main idea in the paragraph and label it with !
Underline the supporting details in the paragraph and label them with a check mark (label the check marks a,b,c,etc.)
Repeat with each paragraph

3. Summary
Using your annotations to guide you, write a one paragraph summary of the Sioux Creation Story.
HINT: Begin by looking at the main idea from each paragraph.

4. With a partner, read, annotate and summarize “How the World Was Made” (Cherokee Creation Myth)
On your own, choose one of the remaining creation stories to read, annotate and summarize.