Tuesday

Learning Goals: RL1 and RL2 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.  Determine two of more themes or central ideas of the text.

Today - we will read "The World on the Turtle's Back" as a class.

What are creation myths?  Do you know any?

Creation myths is a story that a) describes how the universe, the earth, and life began b) explains the workings of the natural world, c) supports and validates social customs and values.

After we finish reading, in groups, answer (on your blog) questions 4-7.

HW: Write your own Creation Myth (this is due on Thursday)