Lesson+Plan+6

Coexistence of natural and supernatural in the works of literature. |||| **Broad goals to which this lesson contributes:** Reading for meaning. Literary connections. || Ojibwe Turtle Island Creation story ||
 * **Lesson Plan** ||
 * **Day 6** |||| **Class/Subject:** English ENG3U || **Topic:** Mythology: natural and supernatural ||
 * **Topic and focus of this lesson:**
 * **Specific outcomes for this lesson:** R and LS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, ||
 * **Materials:** Howard O'Hagan, Tay John
 * **Agenda:**
 * 1) Reading: Howard O'Hagan, Tay John ( the novel), Part One “Legend”, Chapter Two (pg.17-28)
 * 2) Reading: The Creation Story Ojibwe Turtle Island
 * 3) Myths and Legends: construction of a hero, examples from known works of literature of mixing natural and supernatural elements (Circle Talk).
 * 4) Group work: Discussion and presenting the findings: Why do writers mix natural and unnatural elements in their works? ||
 * **Key questions:**
 * 1) Why do storytellers mix natural and unnatural elements in their works?
 * 2) What do you think will become of Kumkleseem, the boy from Howard O'Hagan book?
 * 3) In your opinion, what's the importance of the circumstances of Kumkleseem's birth?
 * 4) Do you know any other literary character whose birth involved supernatural intervention?
 * 5) What functions do the supernatural forces/characters play in the works of literature. ||