SunMoonReadingGuide

Exploratory Course

the Sun & the Moon

START

In this Course, You Will

• Define folklore and myths

• Define and explore common archetypes.

• Identify different elements of plot.

• Use those elements to closely read the story.

• Write a review of the story.

In This lesson, you will

Define folklore.

Define myth.

Folklore...

refers to the beliefs, customs, and stories of a community of people.

Myth

• describe past events that explain present events, actions, or landforms.

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Exploratory Course

Archetypes

START

In This Lesson, You will

Define archetype.

Common examples.

Define the Trickster archetype.

Summary

Trickster

Different types

Archetype

...represents the fears of society. Characters act poorly and meet negative end.

... a character, action, or situation that represents a pattern of human life.

• Character - Hero, Underdog
• Setting - Maze, Crossroads
• Plot - The Warriors Quest

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Reading the Story

START

In this lesson, you will

Learn new vocabulary

Use Plot Pyramid to read the story.

Review

Used

Learned

Read

...elements of plot to take notes about the story.

...new words like:

• Seized
• Churlish
• Disposition
• Gizhigooke
• Tibikgizis

...the story "The Sun & The Moon".

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Story Review

START

Objectives

Describe elements of story reviews.

Use story notes to write your own story review.

Introduction

Story Facts

Include the title, the author and genre. Introduce your opinion.

Summary

The Plot

Discuss the setting, character(s), and the events or problems. Do not give the ending away!

Reflection

Detailed Opinion

Discuss what you like and don't with your reasons. Use other stories or experiences to help.

Conclusion

Recommendation

Pick an adjective to describe the story and recommend it, or not.

Conclusion

Story Reviews

...include

• An Introduction
• A Summary
• A discussion
• A conclusion