Native American Unit
Introduction
Journal Entry 1:
Do you believe in the supernatural? If not, why? If you do, why?
*Be sure to write in Paragraph format and edit for:
~Indent
~Write in complete sentences! (You need to write at least 7 sentences for this entry.)
~Capitalize proper nouns.
~Punctuation at the end of each sentence.
Small Group Work:
Read Earth on a Turtle's Back
~Comprehension: Complete the handout given to you for this myth.
When Grizzlies Walked Upright
Native American Myth Project
Visit the following web site for a collection of Native American Origin Stories.
• Indigenouspeople.net
• http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/native-american-myths/
• http://www.cradleboard.org/2000/tribal_w.html
With your group, choose a myth to illustrate and present orally to the class. One student should be responsible for illustration while the others should be responsible for creating the oral presentation.
Evaluation: The illustration and presentation will be graded for completion and effort.
Presentations will be Friday. You will be given time in class for the next four days to work on your presentations.
Symbolism Project
Look through the following websites: 1) Write down your totem. 2) Create your totem using construction paper or clay! 3) Decorate your totem. Make it colorful! 4) Write an explanation of why this is your totem. Why does it represent you? |
Informational Compare/Contrast Essay
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