Features of a Myth

myth

• stories that explains how a people or culture came to be or how something in the world works

• clearly defined

• the central idea, message, or lesson in a story

• the part of the word that carries its meaning

What is a myth? 

• A Nonfiction story that shares facts and takes place in the present
• A fictional story that takes place in the past and includes Gods, Goddesses and magical creatures
• A story about Mrs. Pereira, Mrs. Zeiders, and Ms. Heisler going on a vacation.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is a theme? 

• The overall theme of the story
• The overall story of the story
• The overall lesson of the story
• the overall moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Are Myths fiction or nonfiction? 

• Fiction
• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

True or False: Myths come from different cultures

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

True or False: myths sometimes teach a lesson

• True
• False

True or False: An origin myth is a cultural story that explains how the earth came to be

• True
• False

Which of the following is true about myths?

• Animals act like people
• Royalty
• Involves everyday people
• Teaches a lesson

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following is an example of a myth?

• Hercules
• Cinderella
• The Tortoise and the Hare
• Three Little Pigs

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Stories about gods, goddess, and heroes that ancient people used to explain things that they did not understand are called ________________________.

• folktales
• myths
• fables
• legends