1. DO NOW: 4/23 Questions on chalkboard.

2. 4-23-14 Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Window to a society’s culture.

3. Today Objective: SWBAT identify and describe the terms myth, legend and folktale, and BAT explain the role that these stories play in a societies culture. DOL: SWBAT (80% accuracy) write a SCR over the following prompt: Why do societies create legends and myths? Do they play a major role in defining a culture? Relevance: Myths, legends, tall tales, and folklore, all play a role in our lives every day in shaping our culture’s belief structure and helping us to identify ourselves as a nation. Essential Question: What do folktales, myths, and stereotypes tell us about societies and actual culture?

4. What is a myth? A Legend? Myth (0-5)?  A myth is a traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people. The purpose of myths is to account for the origins of something, explain aspects of the natural world, or delineate the psychology, customs, or ideals of society. Legend (0-5)?  A legend is a traditional tale handed down from earlier times and believed to have an historical basis. CFU #1: With someone next to you, create a list of myths or legends that you have heard before.

5. What is folklore? Folklore (0-5)? The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. A body of popular myth and beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people. CFU #2: What popular holiday characters represent folklore in this country? Can you think of any others that other cultures or countries believe in?

6. Readings with Questions Read “Johnny Appleseed” and complete the following tasks: (10 minutes) 1. Underline anything in the story that seems like it could be real. 2. Circle anything that sounds like it is made up or exaggerated. 3. Create 1 of each of the following types of questions: a) Clarity b) Relevance c) Logic Video: Johnny Appleseed Disney Version Write anything else that adds to the legend of Johnny Appleseed that you see or hear in the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=484AJlOnOnc&feature=player_detailp age#t=22s

7. Reading #2: Paul Bunyan: An American Legend Now read, “Paul Bunyan’s Kitchen” and complete the following tasks: 1. Underline anything in the story that seems like it could be real. 2. Circle anything that sounds like it is made up or exaggerated. 3. Create 1 of each of the following types of questions: a) Accuracy b) Precision c) Depth Video: Paul Bunyan the Disney Version Write anything else that adds to the legend of Paul Bunyan that you see or hear in the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBf4- oBa4wo&feature=player_detailpage#t=8s

8. Reading #3: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man Read, “John Henry: The Steel Driving Man” on the backside of Johnny Appleseed reading and complete the following items: 1. Underline anything in the story that seems like it could be real. 2. Circle anything that sounds like it is made up or exaggerated. 3. Create 1 of each of the following types of questions: a) Breadth b) Significance c) Fairness Video: John Henry the Disney Version Write anything else that adds to the legend of John Henry that you see or hear in the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BAh0Lbaqut U

9. Why all the embellishment? Thought Wheel: Myth Legend and Folktales. Pick up a thought wheel in the middle write: Folktales and Legends and complete from your POV.