Grade 4

Native American Stories and Legends

Essential Questions

Overarching

Topical

Why do characters change? And, how does the setting influence the characters and the changes?

How do the illustrations affect the understanding or meaning of the story?

How do narrative techniques enhance the experience for the reader?

How do readers determine the theme?

Can students analyze the character Attean or Matt for changes over time?

Can students recognize the role of illustrations in the fiction text The Legend of the Blue Bonnet or another Native American legend?

What does the role of story critical character, setting, and object do for narrative writing?

Can students identify, analyze, and respond to the theme of the story or poem based on key details in the text Sign of the Beaver ;The Legend of the Bluebonnet; The Rough-Face Girl; The Hidden One; and Oh Navajo Girl