Exploring Legends
7th Grade · ELA · 45 min· 2.9a
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Learning Objective
I can explain what a legend is and how it is different from a myth or fairytale.
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The people believed the Great Spirits were angry because they were selfish and took from the earth without giving back.
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To please the Great Spirits, the people had to sacrifice their most valued possession by burning it and spreading the ashes.
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She Who Is Alone sacrificed her doll, and in return, beautiful blue flowers (bluebonnets) grew where the ashes fell, and the rain returned.
