The Raven Story

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Title:

The Raven Story

URL:

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/echo07.lan.stories.raven/the-raven-story/

Content Source:

PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, presents a telling of the Tlingit myth, "How Raven Gave Light to the World." The story is told by Shirley Kendall (Eagle Moiety), originally from the Alaskan village of Hoonah. It is illustrated with a video of Native dancers and Alaskan scenery, as well as with images depicting Raven.

This resource provides students with the opportunity to analyze stories an myths from diverse cultures.

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 4
19. Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

a. Determine and state an implied theme, explicit theme, or life lesson from a myth, story, or other traditional literature.

b. Analyze a common or shared theme and its development in stories, myths, and/or other traditional literature.
Tags: Creation Myth, Culture, Discussion
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AccessibilityVideo resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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Author: Jessica Byrd