Background

Read several Indian legends such as “The Legend of the Blue Bonnet” and “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” as retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaola.

Create your own dance:

Design dance movements that would depict the following elements commonly found in Indian legends:

• Rain
• Jaybird
• Fire
• Deer
• Flowers growing
• Running
• Shooting
• Sunset
• Day turning into night

Write your own legend:

Write your own legend and incorporate these elements. Ask a classmate to read your legend aloud while you perform the dance movements.

Teach your dance to your classmates.