Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog

Blackfoot Legend

Goals• Content Goal – We will read this legend to

discover the lessons it teaches and why it stands the test of time.

• Language Goal – We will write our answers in complete sentences restating the question in the answer and work on fluency as we read aloud.

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Pre-teaching VocabularyFor each word below, write it and a synonym (a word that

means the same thing) on your paper (+5)• Refuse – anything thrown away as useless• Surpassed – went beyond; excelled• Emanating – coming forth• Relish – pleasure and enjoyment• Stifle – hold back

Elk Dogs are horses.Kingfishers are birds.White buffalo are rare signs of fortune. A travois is like a cart

without wheels.

Pre-reading• How much courage does it take to do

something you know you might fail?• Is it better to try and fail than to never try at

all, or does that just sound nice?

Author & Literary Element• Blackfeet- This myth was written through the

oral tradition of an entire culture. Write down the most important details about the Blackfeet. (+1)

• Myth- Write the definition of myth in your own words. (+1)

During ReadingNote 10 obstacles & success as you read. (+20)

Long Arrow’s Struggle1. deaf2. hungry3. orphaned4. …

10.

How he overcomes struggle1. …2. …

These are examples, finish the chart as you read the story.

Assessment – CAT Questions

1. (LC02) Write a summary of things Good Running says Long Arrow must do before seeking the Elk Dog including three details from the story. (+3)

2. (LA06) What are two differences between the spirit lodge and Long Arrow’s world? Include two examples from the story in your answer. (+3)

3. (LT10) What four pieces of advice would Long Arrow give about being successful? Provide text-based details to support each piece of advice. (+3)

Post-Reading AnalysisComparative Literature- What are the similarities

between “Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog” and “Orpheus & Eurydice” the Greek legend? Write your analysis in at least five sentences and include text-based details. (+5)

Orpheus was the son of Apollo and Calliope. He married Eurydice who soon died. He followed her into Hades and begged Pluto to have her back. He said Orpheus could have her back if he left Hades trusting that she was right behind him. If he turned around to check that she was, Eurydice would spend eternity in Hades, and Orpheus couldn’t have her back. Of course, Orpheus turned around to check on Eurydice so she died again, and he lived unhappily ever after.