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Native Americans

Native Americans. Oral Tradition in Early American Literature Thanks to Mr. Church for the awesome historical info!. Native American Poetry. Open your blue books to page 1. Read the poems and make notes on your charts about the values of the Native Americans.

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Native Americans

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  1. Native Americans Oral Tradition in Early American Literature Thanks to Mr. Church for the awesome historical info!

  2. Native American Poetry • Open your blue books to page 1. • Read the poems and make notes on your charts about the values of the Native Americans. • What can we infer about the things that they thought were important from reading their poetry?

  3. A Bit of History • Researchers estimate that there were 2,000 independent people speaking 350 languages across the North American Continent. • Local History: • Today there are no federally recognized tribes in Missouri. Most Native Americans were forced to leave during the Indian Removals of the 1800's.

  4. A general overview • Key Beliefs • Nature – nurturing, powerful, generous, parental • God – “Great Spirit” – is within all people • Life is cyclical – we go through patterns; death gives life to others • Individuals each have an important role in society –contributions for the good of the group • Family connections important

  5. Native American Literary Tradition • Oral Tradition • Stories, beliefs passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation • Beliefs, life lessons, values presented in the form of myths or legends • Since stories weren’t written, many oral traditions went undiscovered for years.

  6. A Couple of Common Characters • Hero – Shows how to do what is right • Trickster– Shows the darker side of life/humanity, BUT there is a possibility for change • Often a raven or a spider

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