Create Your Own Myth!

Instructions: 
Step 1: Pick a Native American Trickster animal
Ex: Coyote, Rave, etc.

 Step 2: Decide if your character is a trickster or hero.

 Trickster: 
What does he want? 
How will he get it (a game, a disguise)? 
What is the lesson?

 Hero: 
What was missing in the world/what is the problem? 
Details on how the hero’s plan 
How did the hero solve the problem?

 - Does your story follow a clear plot development(are events in order)?
- Does your story mimic the style and form of Native American myths?
- Does your story include dialogue?
- Does your story include specific and engaging language?

 Myth Checklist

 Myth PPT

 TRICKSTER STORIES 

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