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  • Grades 9-12
  • Script & Playwriting
  • Myths, Legends, & Folktales

Creation Myth Play Scripts
What do cultural creation myths tell us about the values and history of civilization?

In this 9-12 lesson, students will explore different cultures’ supernatural explanations for human existence. They will make comparisons between creation myths then write an original creation myth play script to perform for an audience.

 

 

Lesson Content

Learning Objectives 

Students will: 

  • Synthesize and discuss supernatural creation stories.
  • Describe the basic elements of the stories, pointing out similarities and differences.
  • Compare two creation myth stories and their basic elements.
  • Collaborate in groups to research and gather information about a culture.
  • Write an original play containing elements of creation myths and facts about a culture. 

 

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Teacher Background

Teachers should be familiar with creation myths. Preview the recommended materials prior to the lesson. This lesson can be used to enhance the study of any culture or civilization by an examination of its cultural origin. 

 

Student Prerequisites 

Students should have some familiarity with mythology and knowledge of a variety of cultures (those covered in history, social studies classes, or student cultures). 

 

Accessibility Notes

Provide assistive technologies for students and extra time as needed for research and writing.

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  • Original Writer

    Daniella Garran

  • Editor

    JoDee Scissors

  • Updated

    November 20, 2021

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