1. Aim: What is a myth? Do Now: On a piece of paper, put the heading & complete the following sentences  My strengths in writing are…  My weaknesses in writing are…  I think Ms. Ariel could really help me improve my writing if we…  I think I could improve my writing if I…

2. Myths :  Stories that rely on the supernatural to explain natural phenomena (a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed; something impressive or extraordinary)  Explains why the world is how it is

3.  Explains how humans came to be  Explains how other parts of the world came to be Creation Myth Origin Myth

4. Personification  a figure of speech that gives human qualities to objects, animals, or ideas

5. Assignment: With a partner I assign you, each pair will read at least 5 stories  2-3 picture books  2-3 photo-copied stories Information to gather:  Title of the story  Tribe/group & geographic location (from book jacket)  1-2 sentence plot summary  Moral/lesson (purpose of the story)  Main character’s trait(s) and explain  How does this myth help its intended audience make sense of or explain their world

6. Let’s do one together…