Vocabulary
to consider two or more things to see how they are similar
compare
Where did Raven find the first humans?
a. in the house of the Sky-Chief
b. on a sandy beach
c. inside clam and chiton shells
c. inside clam and chiton shells
What was the result of Tu subduing Tawhiri?
a. Papa and Rangi were wrenched apart
b. there was peace in the heavens and earth
c. Tawhiri became enraged
b. there was peace in the heavens and earth
What details do myths include?
daily activities
diet
clothing
homes
to consider two or more things to see how they are different
contrast
Based on the conclusion of "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can infer that the Haida
a.were lacking in basic necessities.
b. had plenty of food and water available.
c.relied mainly on the ocean for provisions.
b. had plenty of food and water available.
Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”
In his anger, Tû chopped down the forests to find Tâne and threw him into a basket. Next, Tû searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, Tû made nets to capture Tangora’s fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû’s descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth.
What can be inferred about how the Maori feel about the land they live on?
a. The Maori feel in control of their land.
b. The Maori feel overwhelmed by their land.
c. The Maori feel afraid of their land.
a. The Maori feel in control of their land.
______ + ________= Inferences
Textual Evidence + Background Knowledge=Inferences
ideas or qualities that are important to a group of people
values
Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”
The men were hungry and thirsty, but there was no food on the large sandy beach, and the salt water just made them thirstier. Determined to take care of the men he had found, Raven flew to find them provisions. When he returned, he gave them almost everything they would ever need.
Still, Raven could tell the men were not truly happy. They did not have companions to join them in caring for the earth. So Raven, wise and determined, searched the earth and sea until he found a group of women trapped inside a chiton. He brought them to the men. The two groups of humans fit well together, and Raven became very protective of his people.
Based on the passage, the Haida had values that
a. were centered around their physical needs.
b. encompassed physical and emotional needs.
c. were centered around caring for the ocean.
b. encompassed physical and emotional needs.
Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”
Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home.
Which excerpt from the passage best allows the reader to infer that the Maori people felt cared for by the earth?
a. light flooded into the world
b. the first humans
c. were warmly received
c. were warmly received
Where did the Haida live?
Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of Canada
a conclusion made on the basis of unstated or stated evidence
inference
In "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Haida might find it acceptable behavior to play tricks on one another?
a. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner.
b. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a sarcastic manner.
c. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in an over-the-top manner.
a. The story presents Raven’s trick against the Sky Chief in a matter-of-fact manner.
In "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand,” which evidence best helps the reader infer that the Maori people live in a difficult climate?
a. As Tû's descendants, the Maori can conquer anything.
b. As Tû's descendants, the Maori must attack nature.
c. Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.
c. Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.
What are some examples of Values in a Culture?
peace
discipline
freedom
equality
the collection of myths that belong to a particular group of people
mythology
From reading "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida,” the reader can tell that the Haida people value family due to the actions of
a. the baby toward the daughter.
b. the baby toward the daughter.
c. the daughter toward the baby.
c. the daughter toward the baby.
Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?
a. “We should kill our parents,” he suggested, for he was the god of war. “It will be difficult, but it is the only way we can truly be free!”
b. “We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”
c. “The Sky Father will watch us from above, while the Earth Mother nourishes us from below.”
b. “We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”
Where are the Maori located?
Polynesia a group of islands in the south Pacific