January 7, 2015Legends

The Legend of the Hummingbird and The Chenoo

Homework: Bring your copy of Touching Spirit Bear (TSB) for Wed Jan 14

Oral literature test on Monday, January 12th!

ObjectiveI can evaluate the characteristics of a legend in texts from around the world.

Warm Up:Get your Interactive Reader book from the back.

Look up the definition for LEGEND in the glossary section of your Literature book. Copy the definition into your notes.

legend

a story handed down from the past about a specific person, usually someone of heroic accomplishments. Legends usually have some basis in historical fact. They are traditional tales about a hero or heroine's struggle against a powerful force.

other characteristics of legends

other characteristics of legends

based on real people and events from history

other characteristics of legends

based on real people and events from history

the hero or heroine shows uncommon courage or cleverness in the face of danger

other characteristics of legends

based on real people and events from history

the hero or heroine shows uncommon courage or cleverness in the face of danger

many events in a legend could not actually happen in the real world

other characteristics of legends

based on real people and events from history

the hero or heroine shows uncommon courage or cleverness in the face of danger

many events in a legend could not actually happen in the real world

everyday objects or events in a legend can take on special meaning, becoming symbols for something else

The Living Kuan-Yin

pg. 838

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other characteristics of legends

based on real people and events from history

the hero or heroine shows uncommon courage or cleverness in the face of danger

many events in a legend could not actually happen in the real world

everyday objects or events in a legend can take on special meaning, becoming symbols for something else

The Legend of the Humminbird

pg. 835

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when your group is done reading, jot down a scene from the story for each of these bullets

based on real people and events from history

the hero or heroine shows uncommon courage or cleverness in the face of danger

many events in a legend could not actually happen in the real world

everyday objects or events in a legend can take on special meaning, becoming symbols for something else

Turn in your Interactive Reader book to pg. 254

The Chenoo

pg. 257

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A. Make Inferences

Reread lines 10-14 and underline the details that describe the footprints. What inference can you make about the creature that made the footprints?

B. Legends

Reread the description of the Chenoo in lines 18-39. Circle details that show it is a legendary creature that does not exist in the real world. Underline details that show how powerful the Chenoo is.

C. Make Inferences

Reread lines 40-58. In the chart, note what Nolka says and does. Use this information to make one or more inferences about her.

Nolka's words and actions

Inferences about Nolka

Pause and Reflect

Do you believe that Nolka is behaving courageously? Support your answer with details from the text.

What might have happened if Nolka and her brothers had proceeded to run away from the Chenoo instead of bringing him more rocks?

D. Make Inferences

Why might the Chenoo's voice seem softer now?

E. Legends

A symbol is an object that stands for something other than itself/ Circle the symbol in lines 150-154. What does it stand for?

Pause and Reflect

In what way is the ending of this legend similar to that of other traditional tales you have read?