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Bell Work: In pairs, please complete the World on a Turtle’s Back Worksheet

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THE WORLD ON THE TURTLE’S BACK

Literary Analysis

CREATION MYTHS

A myth is a traditional story, usually involving supernatural beings or events, that explains how some aspect of human nature or the natural world came to be. A creation myth is a specific kind of myth that typically

• describes how the universe, earth, and life began

• explains the workings of the natural world

• supports and validates social customs and values

• guides people through the trials of living

Directions: In the chart, record examples from the selection that illustrate each of the four characteristics of a creation myth.

|Characteristics of a Creation Myth |Examples |

|to describe how the world began | |

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|to explain the workings of the natural world | |

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|to support social customs | |

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|to guide people | |

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Resource Manager Unit 1 27

Answer Key

The World on the Turtle’s Back

Literary Analysis, pages 27, 28

Responses will vary. Possible answers are provided.

|Characteristics of a Creation Myth |Examples |

|describes how the universe, earth, and life |how the earth, humans, animals, and plants came into being |

|began | |

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|explains the workings of the natural world |The left-handed and right-handed twins create a balanced word. The left-handed twin |

| |creates flesh-eating animals; the right-handed twin creates plant-eating animals. |

|supports and validates social customs and |tells why the Iroquois in their dance rituals move in the direction the sun goes |

|values | |

|guides people through the trials of living |tells of the different roles people play in society. The women farmed and gathered |

| |nuts and berries, while the men hunted, fished, and fought wars. |

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