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

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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.