Curated OER
The Way to Rainy Mountain
Students read and analyze the N. Scott Momaday novel, The Way to Rainy Mountain. They share photos of an older family relative, write about the relative, listen to an excerpt from the book, and conduct an Internet research on the Kiowa...
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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday [Pdf]
This is a five-page PDF of the introduction to The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday, a book about Momaday's Kiowa ancestors' journey from their ancient beginnings in the Montana area to their final war and surrender to the US...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa) (B. 1934)
A Georgetown professor's perspective on teaching Momaday's work, focusing on "Rainy Mountain." Offers insights on form/style/artistic conventions, and major themes/personal issues/historical perspectives.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: N. Scott Momaday
Relying on many elements, including traditional Native American and European American traditions, this biography features the rich literary contributions of N. Scott Momaday. See "N.Scott Momaday Activities" for more resources.
PBS
Pbs: "Kill the Indian and Save the Man": Native American Representation
Learn about the impact of US government policies of assimilation, relocation, and urbanization on Native American identity and culture in this series of videos from the American Masters film Words from a Bear: N. Scott Momaday. Years...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: N. Scott Momaday
This is a collection of three video lessons from N. Scott Momaday about Kiowa Native American stories, storytelling, and their oral traditions.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Momaday: Biographical, Literary, & Multicultultural
Extensive biographical introduction of Momaday, citing him as the breakthrough author for American Indian literature. Includes a bibliography for further reading.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: N. Scott Momaday
Home page for a wealth of resource links on Momaday and criticisms of his work.
Other
Encyclopedia.com: N. Scott Momaday, 1934
This is a biography of the novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday. It includes a list of his works and awards including the Pulitzer.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: N. Scott Momaday: Keeper of the Flame
PBS web page featuring quotes and biographical information on this Native American author & professor. Includes a jolly photograph!
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: N. Scott Momaday
Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: N. Scott Momaday
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of N. Scott Momaday including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Momaday is also provided.