Understanding Native American Creation Myths
Directions: Read the Creation Myths and complete the chart below.
Tribe
Creation of Earth
Creation of Life/
People
Other Lessons
Elements of Native
American Literature.
Name of the
Indian Tribe
Explain How, why, and who
created earth?
Explain how, why, or/or who
created people animals, and
other living things
Explain any other lessons learned
(ie. Why women give birth)
Explain which of the 4 elements
of native American Lit were
present in the story and provide
a quotation for each as support
Tribe
Creation of Earth
Creation of Life/
People
Other Lessons
Elements of Native
American Literature.