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Coyote and the Blackbirds

Explore the theme of deception and its consequences through the story of Coyote and the Blackbirds. Discussion questions, storytelling analysis, real-life applications, and quiz questions provided.

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Coyote and the Blackbirds

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  1. Coyote and the Blackbirds Mini-Lesson Sample

  2. Activity Discussion • PollEveryWhere.com • https://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ZqBDKOqW7e0H2lB • Discussion Questions: • “Elevator Pass” • 1. Why do some people feel the need to “one up” others? • 2. What are the effects on others when people have “innocent” fun? • “Cheating” • 1. Why do we let others do things we know are wrong? • 2. Why are we so afraid of what people think?

  3. Storytelling Coyote and the Blackbirds

  4. Theme • The author illustrates how deceiving others can lead to an unexpected reaction that may cause outrage and anger. • Conflict—Boredom, opportunity to deceive • Impact—Coyote is outraged • Purpose—Show how trickery can lead to war

  5. Application • Life—Demonstrates possible cause and effect of choices • Ourselves—Do not be deceived, react differently • Impact of Theme—Manythings can lead to war • Real-Life Example— • Friends using you to • get to your brother

  6. Current Event • Connection--Bullying • Similarities—Picking on someone/making fun/laughing at • Differences—Outcome (blackbirds) • Meaning—Effects of bullying, trickery, manipulation

  7. Quiz Questions • 1. Summarize what led up to the blackbirds’ deciding to deceive the coyote. • 2. What do the blackbirds symbolize? • 3. Determine a theme that can be taken from this myth. • 4. Provide an example from the story that supports the theme created in #3.

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