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Beginnings to 1800’s: Native American

American Literature and Composition Curriculum Guide

big idea(s)

Well-rounded readers will know oral versus written language. appreciate different types of creation myths. (Native American, Biblical, etc.) understand traditional poems. understand metaphors and similes in the use of Native American poetry. understand the impact of Native American unit on future units.

essential questions

What are the elements of a creation myth? How can one compare a Native American myth to a Judeo-Christian myth? How has North American works influenced literature today? Suggested Works: “The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky: Native American Literature” p. 20 “The Sky Tree” p. 22 “The Earth Only” p. 23 “The Coyote Finishes His Work” p. 24

time

1 day for this assignment 1 week for the unit

assessment instrument

Three-Unit Test in Revolutionary Unit (Appendix XI at end of Revolutionary Period Unit) Rubric provided in Appendix at end of Revolutionary Unit.

assessment sample

© Waterloo Community School District – American Literature/Composition Curriculum Guide – August 2005

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Beginnings to 1800’s: Native American

instructional strategies / activities

Terminology to focus on: Oral tradition Chants Myths Metaphor Simile Lesson 1: Students need to have a history of Native Americans and the history of the country in order to appreciate the literature. One option in relaying the information is to assign the students to read in class pages 3-18. Hand out a reading guide to aid the students. (Appendix I) Another option is to lecture using an overhead transparency to convey the information to the students. (Appendix II) Lesson 2: The teacher will instruct a lesson on the differences between summarizing and plagiarism. Topic sentences and paragraphs should be reviewed. (Appendix III) Assign: “The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky: Native American Literature”...