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Coyote and the Blackbirds. Mini-Lesson Sample. Activity Discussion. PollEveryWhere.com https:// www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ZqBDKOqW7e0H2lB Discussion Questions: “Elevator Pass” 1. Why do some people feel the need to “one up” others?
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Coyote and the Blackbirds Mini-Lesson Sample
Activity Discussion • PollEveryWhere.com • https://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ZqBDKOqW7e0H2lB • Discussion Questions: • “Elevator Pass” • 1. Why do some people feel the need to “one up” others? • 2. What are the effects on others when people have “innocent” fun? • “Cheating” • 1. Why do we let others do things we know are wrong? • 2. Why are we so afraid of what people think?
Storytelling Coyote and the Blackbirds
Theme • The author illustrates how deceiving others can lead to an unexpected reaction that may cause outrage and anger. • Conflict—Boredom, opportunity to deceive • Impact—Coyote is outraged • Purpose—Show how trickery can lead to war
Application • Life—Demonstrates possible cause and effect of choices • Ourselves—Do not be deceived, react differently • Impact of Theme—Manythings can lead to war • Real-Life Example— • Friends using you to • get to your brother
Current Event • Connection--Bullying • Similarities—Picking on someone/making fun/laughing at • Differences—Outcome (blackbirds) • Meaning—Effects of bullying, trickery, manipulation
Quiz Questions • 1. Summarize what led up to the blackbirds’ deciding to deceive the coyote. • 2. What do the blackbirds symbolize? • 3. Determine a theme that can be taken from this myth. • 4. Provide an example from the story that supports the theme created in #3.