Write about a time you felt connected to nature, like the kinship in Native American myths.

 Prompt Response: 

     In elementary school I didn't have many friends. At recess everyone would go and play with their friends, but sometimes I didn't want to play any active games, and wanted to sit around and talk. Since everyone was playing games there wasn't anyone left to talk to. However, there was a tree at the edge of the playground where no one was around. I thought that'd be a good place to talk about my day so I went up to the tree and started talking to it as a person. From that day on, I visited the tree every school day even if I had friends to play with after. I rememeber the tree's leaves would seem to perk up or it would be extra windy for some reason. The movement of the tree could've been just my imagination but I truly believe that tree was my friend.

Summary:   Today in class, we talked and took notes on the historical background and culture of Native American literature. 

Reflection:  I enjoyed today's lesson because I find it interesting to learn about different cultures. I learned that elements, the natural world, and heavenly bodies, are all seen as alive and aware in Indigenous culture. 

    

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