Native American Origin Myth
“The Earth on Turtle’s Back” (20)
Quick Summary:
Plot and Characters
Archetypes:
What patterns, symbols or
characters emerge,
which are common
across cultures?
The Unexplainable:
What does the story
explain about the natural
world or society?
Cultural Characteristics:
How do the relationships,
objects, or conflicts
reflect how the people of
this culture live, think, or
worship?
Personification:
What affect does the
story’s use of
personification have on
the mood and theme?
Imagery:
What affect does the
story’s use of imagery
have on the mood and
theme?
Name:
“When Grizzlies Walked Upright” (24)
Period:
“The Navajo Origin Legend” (27)
The Iroquois Constitution (40)
1. How many peoples, or nations, are
represented in the document known as The
Iroquois Constitution?
6. Look for symbols (and their meaning) that suggest an idea or point of view that
someone could argue against.
Symbol
Tree of Great Peace
2. What behavior does the constitution demand
of a lord of the Iroquois civilization?
Four strings of wampum
Assumptions and Beliefs: Follow the steps below
to understand implied assumptions and beliefs
that are not directly stated but understood.
3. List words that suggest positive attitudes such
as just, goodness.
4. List words that suggest negative attitudes
such as unfair, evil.
5. List statements that specific ideas of what is
right and wrong.
Eagle
Meaning