11th+Grade+Native+American+Literature+Prompt


 * Due TUESDAY

Writing Prompt (choose one): ** //Trickster Tale//: As you have learned in this unit, a trickster tale is a folk tale that features a trickster—an animal or a person who engages in deceit, violence, or magic. A trickster is full of contradictions. A trickster may appear in any one of three roles: a culture hero, a clever deceiver, or a numbskull. In two pages, write a trickster tale with a trickster that encompasses the qualities as mentioned above. Be certain to portray your trickster in one of the aformentioned traditional roles. Be aware that your role as the writer of this trickster tale is similar to that of the Native American trickster tale writers in that you are not simply attempting to entertain readers, but also to inform them of aspects of your culture and the world in general. Assume that your audience is universal and unaware of your cultural background. Remember, too, one of the purposes of this assignment is also for you to demonstrate your understanding and your ability to apply conventions of a trickster tale and story writing. //Myth:// A myth is a traditional story passed down through generations to explain something about why the world is the way it is. A myth generally presents the views of the cultural group that creates it. A creation myth explains how the universe, the earth, and life began. Concisely stated, a myth must instill awe, explain the world, support customs, and guide people. These are known as the "four functions" of a myth. In two pages, write a myth that encompasses the aformentioned "four functions". Be aware that your role as the writer of this myth is similar to that of the Native American writers in that you are not simply attempting to entertain readers, but also to inform them of aspects of your culture and the world in general, etc. Assume that your audience is universal and unaware of your cultural background. Remember, too, one of the the purposes of this assignment is also for you to demonstrate your understanding and your ability to apply conventions of a myth and story writing.
 * English Dept. Requirements for Typed Essays **
 * All essays must be typed, double spaced, 10 or 12 point, Times New Roman
 * Should include a cover page
 * Must follow APA or MLA standards, depending on grade level
 * Includes cover page, page numbers, internal citation, and reference/works cited page, among others.
 * Margin no wider than 1.25 inches
 * Submitted on white-paper with black ink
 * Must be stapled before class starts
 * Must follow all instructions regarding length
 * Must be submitted by class period due date.
 * Issues with computers, disks, Internet, printers, etc. are not excusable reasons for tardiness
 * Absent students must submit paper via e-mail by period it is due. Upon the student’s return, a hard copy should be submitted to the teacher. If e-mailed document is unreadable for any reason, the paper will be considered late.
 * The only exceptions will be in the case of a death in the family or an illness documented by a doctor’s note.