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Create musical myths in this West African tales lesson. Middle schoolers read myths from African Myths and Legends as well as West African Trickster Tales. They note when music could be used to enhance the tales, and then write their own tales set to music. Compare their myths to modern adaptations of classic myths.

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mythology, myths

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myths, west african tales, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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