Snake Mythology
This page from the University of Massachusetts debunks several myths about snakes. As a class, discuss the following questions. Have you ever believed any of these myths about snakes? What other animals are typically portrayed in a bad light? Why? How would you describe the relationship between humans and most wild animals?

PBS I Hear America Singing: Theodore Roethke
Hear Roethke's poem "Snake" set to music on this PBS site dedicated to poetry and song. Do you think the style of the song enhances or detracts from the poem? Why? How does Roethke’s poem compare with Oliver’s "The Black Snake"? Record your ideas in your journal.