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Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog

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Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog

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    1. Orphan Boy and the Elk Dog Blackfoot Legend

    3. 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.

    4. 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? Elaborate on either topic in five or more sentences. (+5)

    5. 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)

    6. During Reading Note 10 obstacles & success as you read. (+20) Long Arrow’s Struggle deaf hungry orphaned … 10. How he overcomes struggle … …

    7. Assessment – CAT Questions (LC02) Write a summary of things Good Running says Long Arrow must do before seeking the Elk Dog including three details from the story. (+3) (LA06) What are two differences between the spirit lodge and Long Arrow’s world? Include two substantive from the story in your answer. (+3) (LT10) What four pieces of advice would Long Arrow give about being successful? Provide text-based details to support each piece of advice. (+3)

    8. 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.

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