Tara Noonan

Language Arts

Language Arts 8

Native American Unit

11/18/2002 - 11/18/2002



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Email: TNoonan@ccs.k12.ia.us




Lesson/Assignment:
Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon

Resources:
Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes Silver Level
P. 900 Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz
Background for Understanding

P. 901 Myth

P. 902 Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon

P. 904 Cultural Connection

Assignment:
Today we discussed myths in class and how they are passed down from generation to generation. We also read the story "Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon" during class.

Assignment:
Journal #8
Think back to your childhood...Write about a myth that your parents, or someone older than you, told you to explain something that you did not understand.
1/2 Page DUE TOMORROW

Example: What is thunder?

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