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myth noun \ˈmith\
: an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true

: a story that was told in an ancient culture to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence
: such stories as a group

leg·end noun \ˈle-jənd\
: a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true



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Legends & Myths

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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MYTHS & LEGENDS

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
myth noun \ˈmith\
: an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true

: a story that was told in an ancient culture to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence
: such stories as a group

leg·end noun \ˈle-jənd\
: a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true



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KEY ELEMENTS:

  • Origins
  • Problems/Solutions
  • What they explain in nature
  • What lesson did we learn?
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ORIGINS

FROM WHERE DID THE MYTH/LEGEND ORIGINATE?
Many myths originated from the Native American peoples.
There were/are many different tribes
Some stories also originated from Asia
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PROBLEM/SOLUTION

  • What is the problem in the story?
  • How has it been solved?
Remember:
Powerful myths and legends often pose a problem and suggest a solution to explain that which cannot be expected.
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WHAT IS THE LESSON TO BE LEARNED?

  • Often myths/legends will teach a lesson
  • As you read/think about a myth, think about what you learned from it
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WHAT IN NATURE IS BEING EXPLAINED?

  • Why is the moon in the sky?
  • How did the stars get in the sky?
  • Why does the chipmunk have stripes?
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WRITING YOUR LEGEND- A FEW TIPS:

  • To teach a lesson:
  • You need to teach your reader something
  • Good needs to win
  • To explain what cannot be explained:
  • Explain something: why is the crow black?
Think of a story starter - what would need explaining if you lived in the way before time?

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Leslie Williams