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Importance of Language and Tradition

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What is tradition?

What is something that you and your family do often or every year? WHY?

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Tradition (noun):

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

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Fact Check!

Did the early Native American have their own writing system?

How did Native Americans pass down their history and ceremonies?

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Oral Tradition (n):

a community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth or example from one generation to another without written instruction.

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Oral Tradition = Storytelling

  • Myths (origin stories) and history (traditions)�
  • Storytelling plays an important role in Native American lives
    • Some tales can be told only during certain seasons
    • Listeners need to make their own judgement�
  • Speeches and storytelling are part of larger rituals�
  • Stories are also used to joke and tease

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Fact Check!

What would happen if Native American slowly stopped using oral tradition?

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Video Paragraph (5 sentences!)

On the bottom of your notetaker, explain why language is important to humans.

Submit notes at the end of class - worth 15 points!

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HOMEWORK!

Want to have a good grade ??

Submit:

  • Myth Vocab
  • Creation Story Questions
  • Handwritten notes based off of PowerPoint