aim: what is a myth? do now: on a piece of paper, put the heading & complete the following...
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Aim: What is a myth?Do Now: On a piece of paper, put the heading & complete the following sentences
1. My strengths in writing are…
2. My weaknesses in writing are…
3. I think Ms. Ariel could really help me improve my writing if we…
4. I think I could improve my writing if I…
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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
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Explains how humans came to be
Explains how other parts of the world came to be
Creation Myth Origin Myth
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Personification
a figure of speech that gives human qualities to objects, animals, or ideas
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Assignment:
• With a partner I assign you, each pair will read at least 5 stories2-3 picture books2-3 photo-copied stories
Information to gather: Title of the storyTribe/group & geographic location (from book jacket)1-2 sentence plot summaryMoral/lesson (purpose of the story)Main character’s trait(s) and explainHow does this myth help its intended audience make
sense of or explain their world
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Let’s do one together…