English 3 Fall - The Iroquois Creation Myth: "The World on Turtle's Back"

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What can a reader infer about Iroquois culture from this passage? Check the three best answers.

A Corn, beans, and squash are important to Iroquois culture. B Iroquois ceremonial practices include singing and using tobacco. E The Iroquois use creation myths to help explain their cultural practices.

Based on the text, what conclusions did you draw about what the culture values?

words to include in answer: crops and the environment family relationships traditional ceremonies

Based on the explanation of one of the elements, explain what some values of this culture might be.

words to include in answer: marriage the environment intelligence cows and bulls

Based on the passage you just read, what conclusion can you draw about the cultural values of the Iroquois? Write a paragraph. In it, provide support and cite evidence.

words to say in answer: a topic sentence stating my conclusion textual evidence that is relevant, sufficient, and set apart with quotation marks reasoning explaining my conclusion

In your opinion, why should you read a creation myth from another culture? Choose all the answers that apply.

you can click all options it dont matter to learn about the history of a culture to learn about the beliefs of a culture to learn about the values of a culture

What elements of creation does this myth explain? Check all that apply.

A the ability to think C water and land D fire, sun, and air F people and animals

What natural elements does this creation myth attempt to explain? Check all that apply.

B land D crops E people

What does this passage explain about people?

B the contrasting sides of human nature

According to the passage, what is one purpose of dance rituals in Iroquois culture?

B to ensure a good harvest

Based on the explanation of the creation of natural elements, what is most likely to be important to the modern Iroquois culture?

C the environment

The myth attempts to explain

how important crops originated

Which element and animal best represents your personality and why?

options for elements: water land sky options for animals: turtle wolf hawk other


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