Native American Tales Character Comparison
aligned to Analyzing Similarities And Differences In Plot, Theme, And Characters Across Different Texts, Especially Within A Series Or Between Fiction And Historical Accounts.
Learning Objective
I can compare characters in different Native American stories.
Lesson Flow
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Miscellaneous Myths: The Five Suns
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In Aztec mythology, the god Ometeotl created four gods associated with the cardinal directions and colors.
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Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl killed the monster Cipactli and used its body to create land.
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The Aztec creation myth includes five suns, each with a different god, including Tezcatlipoca, Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, Chalchiuhtlicue, and Huitzilopochtli.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In the Aztec creation myth, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca both take turns being the Sun. Describe one thing that makes Quetzalcoatl a good Sun and one thing that makes Tezcatlipoca a bad Sun.”
Teacher Guide
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