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. • (+2)

Pre-teaching Vocabulary For 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 Reading Note 10 obstacles & success as you read. (+20) Long Arrow’s Struggle 1. deaf 2. hungry 3. orphaned 4. … These are examples, finish the chart as you read the story. 10. How he overcomes struggle 1. … 2. …

Assessment – CAT Questions 1. (LC 02) 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. (LA 06) What are two differences between the spirit lodge and Long Arrow’s world? Include two examples from the story in your answer. (+3) 3. (LT 10) What four pieces of advice would Long Arrow give about being successful? Provide textbased details to support each piece of advice. (+3)

Post-Reading Analysis Comparative 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.