Learning ObjectiveToday we will identify the structural
characteristics of a mythRC 3.1
Remember
• Structural means the way text is put together.
• Characteristics means the qualities that make up the text
Discuss with your partner the story Cinderella. What kind of story is Cinderella? How do you know that it is that
type of story?
Tall TaleFairy Tale
LegendFable
FolktaleMyth
Partner Share
Myth A myth is a story that uses supernatural characters or super natural forces to explain events in nature. Myths were developed to explain and answer questions that our ancestors could not. Myths were used to explain the creation of the universe, disasters, supernatural events, or anything that could not be explained at the time. Myths were created by the cultures because people needed to understand what was happening in the world. What we can explain today using science was once explained by using a myth.
Myths with supernatural characters
• Hercules•King Midas•Pegasus
Myths that uses forces to explain events in nature
•How Ducks got Their Fine Feathers•Old Man Above the Grizzlys
Why is it important to know structural
characteristics of a myth?It will help us to become readers
by strengthening our comprehension.
Identifying structural characteristics of a myth.1. Read the text.2. Ask yourself, “Does the text discuss supernatural characters or does the
text use supernatural forces to explain why some thing in nature exists?”3. If it does, then the story is a myth.
How the Ducks Got their Fine Feathers
Sequence story using a sequencing mapIs there evidence in you sequencing map that shows this is a myth?
• Sequence story using a sequencing map• Is there evidence in you sequencing map that
shows this is a myth?Characters Setting Event Event
EventThis is a myth because
• Pegasus
.
1. Read the text.2. Ask yourself, “Does the text discuss supernatural characters or does
the text use supernatural forces to explain why some thing in nature exists?”
3. If it does, then the story is a myth.
• Sequence story using a sequencing map• Is there evidence in you sequencing map that
shows this is a myth?Characters Setting Event Event
EventThis is a myth because
Guided Practice
• In your teams, you will read the story “How the Bluebird Got It Color.”
• Step 1- Sequence the story using a flow map.• Step 2- Decide if the story is a myth or not
with your partner• Step 3- Prepare a quick presentation about
your findings for the classGo to myth flow map to download map for this activity
Independent Practice
• You will read the story “Old Man Above the Grizzlies.”
You will sequence the story using a flow map and explain whether or not the story is a myth and why.
Go to myth flow map to download map for this activity
Supernatural
• Relating to or existing outside the real world.• Can be spiritual or referring to the gods.
Ancestors
• Family member that lived long ago. Ex. Your Great-great grandfather.