Native American Project

DUE August 27, 28/29, 30 NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS

ENG III Mrs. Stansbury
Native American Literature Creative Assignment

Create a modern version of a traditional Native American story. Be sure the story is at least one and a half pages long, includes the cultural lesson the original focuses on, and follows by a short summary of the original.

Pg. 18 Onondaga “The Earth on Turtle’s Back”
Pg. 21 Modoc “When Grizzlies Walked Upright”
Pg. 24 Navajo “The Navajo Origin Legend”
Poetry by Joy Harjo (copies available from instructor)

Alternative Assignment (Must get instructor approval.)
• Present a traditional story as a storyteller to class.
• Create a Buffalo Robe version of any of the above (Must be very talented at art.)
• Research a cultural aspect of one tribe and present to class.

I will approve stories located on the internet but, they must be cleared with me before you begin working. Email me for approval.