Class Work
Look back at these articles:
Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
Locate two points for discussion from each. Copy the quotations onto Post-its. This is a 10 minute prep activity. Place your post-its on the board when you are finished. Initial or sign on the back of the post-it.
Go to the board. Read the post-its. Select two statements. Take them with you to your seat. Now, react to the quotations. Visualize your thinking by writing on paper. Why did you select the quotations you did? Do you agree or disagree?
Let's all talk about these articles.
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For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
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Aesop's Fables
Let's look at some samples. What do you notice about the fables? How would you define "fable?"
#1 For homework, write a one-page report about Aesop. Who was he? Where did he live? What did he write? etc. Do NOT use Wikipedia. Look elsewhere. Give credit to your sources. (25 pts.)
#2
Read and summarize five of Aesop's fables. Your summaries should be two sentences in length each.
State the moral or message of each fable and explain why the message is or is not a useful message. Post on CANVAS. (50 pts.)
http://www.taleswithmorals.com/
http://aesopsfables.org/
#3Look for a fable that you and a partner could use to create a "youTube-like" visual.
Sample: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO8woGKhtUTgUAQ2JXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTQwOQRncHJpZANxTnVqNVguTlRxR3VpcVkyT2NsOUhBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMgRwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAzAEcXN0cmwDMzcEcXVlcnkDYWVzb3AncyBmYWJsZXMgdGhlIGJveSB3aG8gY3JpZWQgd29sZgR0X3N0bXADMTQxMTA2NjY5OQ--?p=aesop%27s+fables+the+boy+who+cried+wolf&fr2=sa-gp-search&fr=yfp-t-409
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Three Little Pigs & RED
Class Work
1. Return to your Three Little Pigs groups and practice one more time. Create "background" on a board. Markers are available.
Let the show begin! Remember that each person must speak. Use facial expression, vocal inflection, and movement as appropriate. Help the audience to have fun! (100 points possible)
2. Here is a wolf story you might not have heard: http://blog.dictionary.com/tuesday/ Read and react - class discussion.
3. The story of Little Red Riding Hood: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LittRed.shtml (Read Aloud . . . parts will be assigned . . .)
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
Homework: Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
What do you think? React in paragraph format and post in CANVAS by 2014Thursday, September 18, 2014. Consider the following in your response:
1. Return to your Three Little Pigs groups and practice one more time. Create "background" on a board. Markers are available.
Let the show begin! Remember that each person must speak. Use facial expression, vocal inflection, and movement as appropriate. Help the audience to have fun! (100 points possible)
2. Here is a wolf story you might not have heard: http://blog.dictionary.com/tuesday/ Read and react - class discussion.
3. The story of Little Red Riding Hood: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LittRed.shtml (Read Aloud . . . parts will be assigned . . .)
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
- Introduce your color - have fun with this! Entertain us!
- Compare it to other colors - is it superior or inferior to other colors?
- Tell the history of your color (Check out a dictionary site.)
- Tell of your color in stories, art works, and nature.
- Tell who or what "wears" your color.
- Explain why your color is or is not important.
- ell how the story of Little Red Riding Hood would have been different if she had been wearing your color. ("No change" is not an acceptable response!)
For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
Homework: Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
What do you think? React in paragraph format and post in CANVAS by 2014Thursday, September 18, 2014. Consider the following in your response:
- Did the articles change your opinion of the "Little Red Riding Hood" story? Explain.
- Do you agree or disagree with the authors. Be specific. Quote lines from the essays and explain.
- What was the most interesting historical information? Why?
Thursday, September 11, 2014
September 11, 2014
The following was posted on Facebook by some of my relatives. Take a moment today to remember 9/11/01.At this moment 13 year ago, millions of Americans went to bed quietly with no thought that the next morning their world would change forever.
That night hundreds packed flight bags they would not live to open. Thousands slept with loved ones for the last time.
One never knows what a new day has in store.
Let us live each day to the fullest and never miss a chance to let those dearest to us know of our love for them.
So, tonight, if you have people in your life whom you love, tell them . . .
Class Work
1. What did you discover about wolves?
2. Back to Peter and the Wolf - discussion to follow.
Think back to what we learned about wolves . Is the wolf in Peter and the Wolf anything like the real creature?
3. What is the message in the story? What can we, the viewers, learn about human nature from the story? What is your "take-away?" What do you think? Would you like the children you know to see the movie or listen to the music? Explain. (After table discussion, this will be an in-class writing exercise. Please post in Canvas. This is a group discussion, but it is an individual writing exercise. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. You have up to 15 minutes to complete the work.) (20 pts.)
3. The Three Little Pigs
Homework
Conduct research about the color RED. Consult at least two sources.
1. What is important about RED?
2. Does it symbolize anything?
3. Did any important people wear or use RED?
4. Did any artists feature RED in any of their works?
5. What books, songs, stories, movies, plays, or television shows feature RED in the title?
6. How is RED created?
7. What is usually associated with RED? List 10.
8. List your sources. Friends count as sources.
This is worth 25 points. Post in CANVAS.
Do NOT use wikipedia as one of your sources. It is OK to start there, but jump from there to more reliable sources.
That night hundreds packed flight bags they would not live to open. Thousands slept with loved ones for the last time.
One never knows what a new day has in store.
Let us live each day to the fullest and never miss a chance to let those dearest to us know of our love for them.
So, tonight, if you have people in your life whom you love, tell them . . .
Class Work
1. What did you discover about wolves?
2. Back to Peter and the Wolf - discussion to follow.
Think back to what we learned about wolves . Is the wolf in Peter and the Wolf anything like the real creature?
3. What is the message in the story? What can we, the viewers, learn about human nature from the story? What is your "take-away?" What do you think? Would you like the children you know to see the movie or listen to the music? Explain. (After table discussion, this will be an in-class writing exercise. Please post in Canvas. This is a group discussion, but it is an individual writing exercise. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. You have up to 15 minutes to complete the work.) (20 pts.)
3. The Three Little Pigs
- Story time: http://homepages.uni-paderborn.de/odenbach/wwwmath/pigs/pig3.html
- Group Activity - the story grows ...
- You will be getting into one of three groups. No more than 10 people may be in any one group.
- Count off by 2s.
- Even #s will be responsible for the first half of the story
- Odd #s will be responsible for the last half of the story.
- Read through the story. Figure out how to get EVERYBODY in your sub-group to take part in a reading for the class.
- The ultimate goal is to entertain us with a reading. Use vocal inflection. Music/singing is OK. Beat out a rhythm. Chant. Be creative! Create some sort of sound-effect for each character. (Remember Peter and the Wolf?)
Homework
Conduct research about the color RED. Consult at least two sources.
1. What is important about RED?
2. Does it symbolize anything?
3. Did any important people wear or use RED?
4. Did any artists feature RED in any of their works?
5. What books, songs, stories, movies, plays, or television shows feature RED in the title?
6. How is RED created?
7. What is usually associated with RED? List 10.
8. List your sources. Friends count as sources.
This is worth 25 points. Post in CANVAS.
Do NOT use wikipedia as one of your sources. It is OK to start there, but jump from there to more reliable sources.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
This was the homework:
HomeworkSelect a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
Class Work
1. Today we will share the PowerPoint presentations. Your job as a listener is to take notes on each number. Submit your notes at the end of class. (45 possible points for the notes . . . 3 points per presentation)
2. Now, a bit more about wolves . . . What do you know about wolves? What do you think you know about wolves?
Homework:
Research WOLVES. Check our the life and times and locals of wolves. Let's see if we can figure out where these crazy stories originated!
Read at least one article and list the Top 10 things to know about wolves. Give credit to your sources. MLA Style please.
(20 Pts. on Canvas)
3. Peter and the Wolf an Academy Award Winner of the 2007 Short Animated Film award. Watch . . . note how this wolf relates to what you think you already know about wolves.
HomeworkSelect a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
Class Work
1. Today we will share the PowerPoint presentations. Your job as a listener is to take notes on each number. Submit your notes at the end of class. (45 possible points for the notes . . . 3 points per presentation)
2. Now, a bit more about wolves . . . What do you know about wolves? What do you think you know about wolves?
Homework:
Research WOLVES. Check our the life and times and locals of wolves. Let's see if we can figure out where these crazy stories originated!
Read at least one article and list the Top 10 things to know about wolves. Give credit to your sources. MLA Style please.
(20 Pts. on Canvas)
3. Peter and the Wolf an Academy Award Winner of the 2007 Short Animated Film award. Watch . . . note how this wolf relates to what you think you already know about wolves.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
This was the homework!
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share. A. Groups of no more than five-
B. Take turns reading your stories.
C. Select one reader from each group to share with the class. This should be someone who has not yet shared in front of the class.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Discussion:W hat animals were popular? Did any need help? Were there any troublemakers in the group? Were there any helpers? What about magic - was there any? Was there a lesson to be learned?
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
Today - Stories with three ________________.
Make a list of things associated with the number THREE!
Three Little Pigs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPs6_0g8RHA
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atipwymJk5I
Three Blind Mice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaChKSV8kg
Three Billy Goats Gruff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXPPi2Piaw
Why three________________? Is there anything special about the #3? http://greatdreams.com/three/three.htm
What do these stories have in common?
What messages are given or lessons to be learned?
Homework
Select a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share. A. Groups of no more than five-
B. Take turns reading your stories.
C. Select one reader from each group to share with the class. This should be someone who has not yet shared in front of the class.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Discussion:W hat animals were popular? Did any need help? Were there any troublemakers in the group? Were there any helpers? What about magic - was there any? Was there a lesson to be learned?
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
Today - Stories with three ________________.
Make a list of things associated with the number THREE!
Three Little Pigs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPs6_0g8RHA
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atipwymJk5I
Three Blind Mice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaChKSV8kg
Three Billy Goats Gruff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXPPi2Piaw
Why three________________? Is there anything special about the #3? http://greatdreams.com/three/three.htm
What do these stories have in common?
What messages are given or lessons to be learned?
Homework
Select a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Tueseday, September 2, 1014
Class Work
1. So, just how was the world created?
2. What commonalities did you locate?
3. What were the differences?
4. Share your C/C charts with others at your table.
Think about it . . . why was/is it important for people to have a story about the creation of the planet? Animals? Plants? Stars? Moon? People?
Do we differ from ancient people? Do we have a need to know?
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Did you ever wonder why rattle snakes rattle or why leopards have spots or why grasshoppers hop? Ancient people had the answers to these and other questions. Today we will read the following:
The Raven Brings Light (Alaskan Indian) p. 719
The Sedna Legend ( Eskimo) p. 721
Why the Bear is Stumpy-Tailed (Norway) p. 353
Why the Sea is Salt (Norway) p. 354
Why the sun shines during the day and the moon comes out at night: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AtdMo9F8x2iBSdAsZk.Zo9abvZx4;_ylc=X1MDMjAyMzUzODA3NQRfcgMyBGJjawNkaTZxNDJwOXRvNGE2JTI2YiUzRDQlMjZkJTNEQ19WWS5waHBZRUlDM0ZJdGpiMHdZajR2T0xtOG5WeGV1V2RDLmctLSUyNnMlM0RmcyUyNmklM0Q3YUszZERzTWhTMW1FMGVCdGxYNARncHJpZANBRVBhTUYxelEzcTA2V2R5QzVTMVBBBG10ZXN0aWQDbnVsbARuX3N1Z2cDMTAEb3JpZ2luA3d3dy55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzMEcHFzdHIDV2h5IHRoZSBzdW4gBHBxc3RybAMxMgRxc3RybAMyNgRxdWVyeQN3aHkgdGhlIHN1biBsb3ZlcyB0aGUgbW9vbgR0X3N0bXADMTQwOTY4MjQxOTczMwR2dGVzdGlkA251bGw-?gprid=AEPaMF1zQ3q06WdyC5S1PA&fr2=sa-gp-www.yahoo.com&p=why+the+sun+loves+the+moon&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-409
How leopards got their spots: http://www.sff.net/people/karawynn/justso/leopard.htp
How rainbows were made: http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/10/how_the_rainbow_was_made.html
How we got the sun:
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/07/ten_red_crows.html
Get with a partner. Read or watch your assigned tale. Get ready to tell us the story. Think about it. Is there any science in the story, or is it just fantasy?
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Homework
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
1. So, just how was the world created?
2. What commonalities did you locate?
3. What were the differences?
4. Share your C/C charts with others at your table.
Think about it . . . why was/is it important for people to have a story about the creation of the planet? Animals? Plants? Stars? Moon? People?
Do we differ from ancient people? Do we have a need to know?
***********************************************************
Did you ever wonder why rattle snakes rattle or why leopards have spots or why grasshoppers hop? Ancient people had the answers to these and other questions. Today we will read the following:
The Raven Brings Light (Alaskan Indian) p. 719
The Sedna Legend ( Eskimo) p. 721
Why the Bear is Stumpy-Tailed (Norway) p. 353
Why the Sea is Salt (Norway) p. 354
Why the sun shines during the day and the moon comes out at night: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AtdMo9F8x2iBSdAsZk.Zo9abvZx4;_ylc=X1MDMjAyMzUzODA3NQRfcgMyBGJjawNkaTZxNDJwOXRvNGE2JTI2YiUzRDQlMjZkJTNEQ19WWS5waHBZRUlDM0ZJdGpiMHdZajR2T0xtOG5WeGV1V2RDLmctLSUyNnMlM0RmcyUyNmklM0Q3YUszZERzTWhTMW1FMGVCdGxYNARncHJpZANBRVBhTUYxelEzcTA2V2R5QzVTMVBBBG10ZXN0aWQDbnVsbARuX3N1Z2cDMTAEb3JpZ2luA3d3dy55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzMEcHFzdHIDV2h5IHRoZSBzdW4gBHBxc3RybAMxMgRxc3RybAMyNgRxdWVyeQN3aHkgdGhlIHN1biBsb3ZlcyB0aGUgbW9vbgR0X3N0bXADMTQwOTY4MjQxOTczMwR2dGVzdGlkA251bGw-?gprid=AEPaMF1zQ3q06WdyC5S1PA&fr2=sa-gp-www.yahoo.com&p=why+the+sun+loves+the+moon&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-409
How leopards got their spots: http://www.sff.net/people/karawynn/justso/leopard.htp
How rainbows were made: http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/10/how_the_rainbow_was_made.html
How we got the sun:
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2012/07/ten_red_crows.html
Get with a partner. Read or watch your assigned tale. Get ready to tell us the story. Think about it. Is there any science in the story, or is it just fantasy?
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Homework
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Class Work
Leftovers!
What is story telling? Some experts share their views: http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/quotes.html (Take a slip - read the quotation - tell if you agree with the "expert" and explain your response. This is an oral activity!)
How does one tell a good story?
video : http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AsV5M5fHv6NgYDXxUG3EqdibvZx4?p=how+to+tell+a+story&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-900
Time to share a story at your table. You may have a note or two, but you may not read from a book. That is an activity for another day. Be brave. HAVE FUN!
Now, elect one story teller from your table to share with the class.
For homework, you were asked to read the introduction in Best-Loved Folktales and make a bulleted list of 15 important points. Please take the list, talk to the person across the table, and share lists. Did you agree on the most important points?
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Now, on with the show!
1. Warm-ups: Facial expressions, motions, voice, eye contact.
2. You will join a group of 5, you are the 5th.
3. Write your name on the rubric. Hand the rubric to another in the group to evaluate you as a story teller.
5. Each group needs to select one story teller to present to the class. Do not worry if you are not selected; you will have a chance in the future, I promise!
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Definition of summary: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/summary
Steps to use when writing a summary:
1. Read the article.
2. Without looking at the article, list the most important things you remember about the things you read.
3. Read the article again.
4. Add to your list of important things.
5. Turn your list into a paragraph or two. Make it conversational.
6. Be sure to give credit to your original source. Include the URL. Look for an author and date.
Creation stories - Compare and Contrast
Homework: Watch two creation myths as told on YouTube. Here are some suggestions. Others are available. Feel free to select different cultures.
Site of 40 creation myths:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koxp_q46z0Q&list=PLDFB99FC5A036A7CD
2. Complete a comparison/contrast chart showing the similarities and differences between the two stories.
Sample comparison/contrast charts: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-900&va=comparison+and+contrast+charts
Post your chart in CANVAS.
Leftovers!
What is story telling? Some experts share their views: http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/quotes.html (Take a slip - read the quotation - tell if you agree with the "expert" and explain your response. This is an oral activity!)
How does one tell a good story?
video : http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AsV5M5fHv6NgYDXxUG3EqdibvZx4?p=how+to+tell+a+story&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-900
- http://www.ehow.com/how_2063128_tell-story.html
- http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-a-Story
- http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling/Tips1.html
Time to share a story at your table. You may have a note or two, but you may not read from a book. That is an activity for another day. Be brave. HAVE FUN!
Now, elect one story teller from your table to share with the class.
For homework, you were asked to read the introduction in Best-Loved Folktales and make a bulleted list of 15 important points. Please take the list, talk to the person across the table, and share lists. Did you agree on the most important points?
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Now, on with the show!
1. Warm-ups: Facial expressions, motions, voice, eye contact.
2. You will join a group of 5, you are the 5th.
3. Write your name on the rubric. Hand the rubric to another in the group to evaluate you as a story teller.
- 5=Fantastic!
- 1 = Keep trying.
5. Each group needs to select one story teller to present to the class. Do not worry if you are not selected; you will have a chance in the future, I promise!
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Definition of summary: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/summary
Steps to use when writing a summary:
1. Read the article.
2. Without looking at the article, list the most important things you remember about the things you read.
3. Read the article again.
4. Add to your list of important things.
5. Turn your list into a paragraph or two. Make it conversational.
6. Be sure to give credit to your original source. Include the URL. Look for an author and date.
Creation stories - Compare and Contrast
Homework: Watch two creation myths as told on YouTube. Here are some suggestions. Others are available. Feel free to select different cultures.
Site of 40 creation myths:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koxp_q46z0Q&list=PLDFB99FC5A036A7CD
Grandmother Spider Creation Myth: (A story teller tells this one – good use of voice and facial expression.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNBNGL9uLCI
Sample comparison/contrast charts: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-900&va=comparison+and+contrast+charts
Post your chart in CANVAS.
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