English 11 Academic September 1, 2016
Agenda 9/1/2016 Collect signed syllabus sheet/check for supplies If you have your journal today, put your name on it and drop it in the bin with your class block on it! I will give you labels for your notebook tabs and your late homework passes next class Native American Literature Anticipation Guide Video Intro Guided Notes Annotating Texts Notes Practice The Gettysburg Address Homework: Finish Annotating The Gettysburg Address
Native American Literature Unit Objectives Students will look at the literature of Native North Americans, including both traditional, oral literature, such as myths and songs. Students will examine the works and look at issues relevant to the study of Native American literature. At the end of the unit, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge for the following essential questions: How do Native American traditions get expressed in literature? How does Native American Literature reflect belief in man and nature? What challenges do Native Americans face in conflicts with Western culture and its heritage?
Native American Literature Anticipation Guide
Jana Mashonee The Enlightened Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptv5qvlre0
Native American Literature Historical Backgrounds Culture Literature
The First Americans The original native peoples belonged to more than 200 distinct groups who spoke more than 500 different languages. Names of these peoples such as Anishinabe and Lakota meant the people. Life was dictated by natural surroundings which varied greatly. Complex religions, Sophisticated political systems, Strong social values all reflected their literature
Types of Literature Creation Myths: Explain the beginning of the world Trickster Tales: Transformed the world into its present state Ritual Songs/Chants: parts of religious ceremonies Pictographs: Picture stories (somewhat like cave drawings)
Forms of Literature Naturally performed orally through storytelling or play-like performances. These performances were collected in the early 1900s and translated into English by anthropologists (culture researchers) or by a bilingual member of the tribe with the help of white editors. While stories may differ from the originals, they still have the beauty, wisdom, and humor of Native American oral literature.
Themes of Native American Lit. Living in harmony with the natural world Kinship with animals, plants, the land, heavenly bodies (ancestors), and the elements All of the above are seen as alive and aware as well as seen as a sacred whole Humans are seen as a part of nature; they must maintain a right relationship with the world around them.
Archetypes What is an archetype: An archetype is the way we describe characters; think of them as general categories of characters. Which archetypes are seen in Native American Literature? Trickster: a god, goddess, spirit, human, or animal who plays pranks or disobeys normal rules and behaviors. Earth Mother: the bountiful spirit of the earth Faithful Companion: supports the hero along the way
Native American Literature Today Some cultures were lost due to disease and forced religion, relocation, and education Many still survive today in cities, suburbs, and reservations Literature is still sung, told, and written down in English Most literature is about harmonizing old and new practices and beliefs