Students give examples of possible legend topics. Students explain what a Native American legend is. Students make conclusions about the story. Students will edit and revise their own paper before submitting the first draft. Students will create and illustrate a legend.
Students have the book, written directions, and a sample legend on chart paper to use as visuals.
Students listen to Raven, and teacher directions discussion. Student will be seated at their pre-assigned cooperative tables and may use a quiet inside voice to ask their peers a question. Review the legend about how California was formed. Ask students if this is a fiction or non-fiction story and ask why. Explain how Native Americans told legends to explain things that happened in nature.