Entry 4
Good afternoon, readers! In the last week, we’ve read through a small variety of different pieces of Native American literature regarding their culture and its most enduring concepts. The Night Chant excerpt from a Navajo ceremony, and the story Yellow Woman by Leslie Marmon Silko provide many clear examples of theme that I would like to have emphasized regarding these readings. Many Native American tribes share a common belief in their connection to nature and the land, and this connection is often attributed mystical qualities. A form of Spirituality for which they are often famed. Teaching this topic to high school students can and will be very challenging, as the concept of spirituality is often a case-by-case basis. Some teaching methods might require outside support, visual aids, or very clever oration. A good starting point might be to give studen...