Exploring Legends
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Objective
I can explain what a legend is and how it is different from a myth or fairytale.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Once Upon A Story · 7:11
We don't generate video — this one is by Once Upon A Story on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The people believed the Great Spirits were angry because they were selfish and took from the earth without giving back.
- 2
To please the Great Spirits, the people had to sacrifice their most valued possession by burning it and spreading the ashes.
- 3
She Who Is Alone sacrificed her doll, and in return, beautiful blue flowers (bluebonnets) grew where the ashes fell, and the rain returned.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
9 questions
What is a legend?
The story of 'She Who Was Alone' and the bluebonnets is presented as a legend. What elements of the story make it seem like a legend rather than just a made-up story?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“After listening to the story, is "The Legend of the Bluebonnet" a true story? What makes it a legend and not just a regular story?”
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