11-1_WorldonTurtle's Back_Sum - Ms. Miller
Bell Work: In pairs, please complete the World on a Turtle’s Back Worksheet
You have 10 minutes!
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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