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1 RC 3.1

2 Structural means the way text is put together. Characteristics means the qualities that make up the text

3 Discuss with your partner the story Cinderella. What kind of story is Cinderella? How do you know that it is that type of story? Tall Tale Fairy Tale Legend Fable Folktale Myth

4 A myth is a story that uses supernatural characters or super natural forces to explain events in nature.supernatural Myths were developed to explain and answer questions that our ancestors could not. Myths were used to explain the creation of the universe, disasters, supernatural events, or anything that could not be explained at the time. Myths were created by the cultures because people needed to understand what was happening in the world. What we can explain today using science was once explained by using a myth.ancestors Myths with supernatural characters Hercules King Midas Pegasus Myths that uses forces to explain events in nature How Ducks got Their Fine Feathers Old Man Above the Grizzlys

5 It will help us to become readers by strengthening our comprehension.

6 1.Read the text. 2.Ask yourself, “Does the text discuss supernatural characters or does the text use supernatural forces to explain why some thing in nature exists?” 3.If it does, then the story is a myth. How the Ducks Got their Fine Feathers Sequence story using a sequencing map Is there evidence in you sequencing map that shows this is a myth?

7 Sequence story using a sequencing map Is there evidence in you sequencing map that shows this is a myth? CharactersSetting Event This is a myth because

8 Pegasus. 1.Read the text. 2.Ask yourself, “Does the text discuss supernatural characters or does the text use supernatural forces to explain why some thing in nature exists?” 3.If it does, then the story is a myth.

9 Sequence story using a sequencing map Is there evidence in you sequencing map that shows this is a myth? CharactersSetting Event This is a myth because

10 In your teams, you will read the story “How the Bluebird Got It Color.” Step 1- Sequence the story using a flow map. Step 2- Decide if the story is a myth or not with your partner Step 3- Prepare a quick presentation about your findings for the class Go to myth flow map to download map for this activity

11 You will read the story “Old Man Above the Grizzlies.” You will sequence the story using a flow map and explain whether or not the story is a myth and why. Go to myth flow map to download map for this activity

12 Relating to or existing outside the real world. Can be spiritual or referring to the gods.

13 Family member that lived long ago. Ex. Your Great-great grandfather.


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