The Rez Sisters Lesson Plan

Christian Mythology vs. Native Mythology

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will compare and contrast two different mythologies, arriving at a greater understanding of spirituality in the dominant North American culture.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5,

Structure:

Begin with a brief classroom discussion, using the following prompts:

-Define the term "mythology."

-What comes to mind when you hear the term "Christian Mythology"? Does it sound disrespectful? Taboo? Blasphemous? Daring? Liberated?...