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3rd grade Native Americans literature circles
Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
Who Was Sacagawea? (Fradin) Book Study / Reading Comprehension (28 pages)
* Follows Common Core Standards *This 28-page booklet-style Book Study (a total 57 pages including answer key) is designed to follow students throughout the entire book.The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. The book study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged.Many different types of questions for students to think about and answer before/during/after they finish each chapter. Types of questions include:Narrative ElementsPredict ConnectInferT
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3rd - 5th
Seaman Novel Study Questions (The Dog Who Explored with Lewis and Clark)
Are you studying Westward Expansion? This product would be a great addition to your unit! This is a packet of discussion questions for the novel, Seaman. Seaman is a novel about a dog that traveled out West with Lewis and Clark to discover the Pacific Ocean.
It would be a great way to enhance Social Studies standard: SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861 as well as cover the Common Core Literature standards for grades 3-5.
This packet include
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1st - 7th
Stolen Words Lessons - A Reconciliation Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students Exploring the Intergenerational Effects of Residential SchoolsThis unit contains NINE, no-prep, easy to use reading response pages to support this important story. Early primary to mid intermediate will have success using these response pages, designed to focus on the following comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Infer, Main Idea and Problem/ResolutionThis short story
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1st - 5th
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Native American Literature Thirteen Moons On Turtle's Back
This is a one day literature activity that accompanies the Native American legend Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back. Students read about each moon to analyze the illustrations and answer comprehension questions, then they create their own thirteen moons and name them. This is also a good resource to integrate Social Studies Native American Studies with Science Moon Studies and literature.
All purchases intended for single classroom use. Thank you!
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3rd - 5th
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse Novel Study *Now in Google Doc or Printable*
*NOW DIGITAL NOVEL STUDY* Now includes Google doc version compatible with Google classroom along with PDF and Word document versions of this Novel study. Full answer key included!Includes vocabulary support for every chapter and comprehension questions.This novel study is a great companion for the book In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III. The comprehension packet includes vocabulary words with a crossword puzzle and comprehension questions for each chapter. Use this novel stud
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Novel Studies Bundle (for reading groups in 2nd - 5th grades)
The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac Literature Unit
The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac is a book about how the Cherokees were forced out of their homes, imprisoned, and sent to Oklahoma to start a new life. This unit includes:-Comprehension questions and answer keys- Character traits for John Ross, Sequoyah, General Scott, President Jackson, and a small group of wealthy Cherokees.-Vocabulary cards and quiz-Spelling words, activities, and test-Word Search-Final Comprehension Test- Cherokees by the Numbers - Map the Trail of Tears- Write a story
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Raven Tales: BUNDLE - Differentiated Activities
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Elementary School Students*** Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to these resources***These 15 units are based on the animated series and published graphic novel set, Raven Tales, adapted by Simon Daniel James, created by Chris Kientz, and Edited by David Bouchard.These units were created with differentiated response pages to support independent literacy centres or as whole class lessons.Designed to support independent l
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2nd - 4th
Squanto - Friend of Pilgrims Book Study
This is a Reading Guide for Squanto - Friend of Pilgrims by Clyde Robert Bulla. This can be used for guided reading group discussions or as an independent project for students who read this book. I use this guide to help me introduce each chapter and set a purpose for reading each chapter. We review and discuss the questions before reading. This allows us to make predictions, discuss vocabulary, etc. We also use this to review the previous chapter. I have incorporated a variety of questions and
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3rd - 5th
Native American Readers' Theater | How Bear Lost His Tail
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Or looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? This readers' theater will help you with all the above. This is a sample script of the readers' theater I have used for the past five years as part of our Native American unit. This has been a student favorite year after year- not only to read, but to perform to other classes and parents. Click to check out the rest of the Native American Readers' Theater Why you
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2nd - 5th
Nonfiction BUNDLE: What Was the First Thanksgiving Book Study
*Please know that this unit is based off of What Was the First Thanksgiving by Joan Holub. This novel study unit includes a variety of activities for students to engage in through a shared reading and small group reading experience. The unit focuses on asking & answering questions, using evidence from the text to support an answer, reading comprehension, main idea, vocabulary, and text features!Please know that this unit has a huge emphasis on responding to short answer questions. Even if it
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3rd - 5th
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Big Bear, Big Dipper, How Bear Lost His Tail Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources and Reconciliation for Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource explores the First Peoples' celestial perspective on the Big Dipper through the Kenyen'keha:ka (one of the Six Nations) traditional story of Big Bear. The traditional story used for this unit can be found at Strong Nations online store and the Apple Book version can be purchased here, at the Apple Store. The story is a great support, but the unit can be completed without it. Included
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Haudenosaunee BUNDLE - Lessons and Unit Plan
CROSSING BOK CHITTO, A CHOCTAW TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND FREEDOM by Tim Tingle
CROSSING BOK CHITTO, A CHOCTAW TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND FREEDOMby Tim TingleIn the early 1800s, a plantation with many slaves lay on one side of the Bok Chitto River in Mississippi. On the other side of the river lay a nation of Indian people, the Choctaws. What events could occur that would bring these people together?You would need to ask Choctaw storytellers who have kept the story alive for 200 years. Tim Tingle is one. He will tell you about a normal Choctaw girl named Martha Tom whose life w
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3rd - 6th
Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths: Cherokee
Learning new Languages and about Indigenous Cultures is so important! I have been blessed to teach with some fantastic Cree Elders and incorporate the Cree Language into my teaching daily. I have created this resource so you can incorporate Indigenous culture into your teaching too!This resource includes a retelling of the Cherokee Creation Story (Creation) and 12 pages (plus answer key) of literacy activities related to the story. It includes reading comprehension, retelling, word work, sequenc
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths *GROWING BUNDLE*
What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Inauguration Book Companion
Looking for fun activities to accompany the Indigenous picture book "What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration by Alexis Bunten? This 30-page book companion covers standards such as comprehension, sequencing, summarization, recall, and more.Book Summary: This Indigenous picture book tells the story of Secretary Deb Haaland's Inaugeration, while also explaining a ribbon skirt-making celebration through the eyes of a young girl.This book companion includes:Comprehensi
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3rd - 5th
Wesakechak Tales Lessons - Trickster Tales - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students__________________________________________________________________This product is featured in my blog! To find out how I use this unit in my class, follow the link: https://www.infusingindigenouslit.com/post/and-along-came-trickster-tales__________________________________________________________________*** UPDATE:Scholastics has discontinued this series. Only purchase if you have access to these resources***This
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Scholastics: Trickster Tales Lessons MEGA BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths: Micmac/Mi'kmaq
Learning new Languages and about Indigenous Cultures is so important! I am blessed to teach with some fantastic Cree Elders and incorporate the Cree Language into my teaching daily. I have created this resource so you can incorporate Indigenous culture into your teaching too!This resource includes a retelling of the Micmac/Mi'kmaq Creation Story (The Creation) and 12 pages (plus answer key) of literacy activities related to the story. It includes reading comprehension, retelling, word work, sequ
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths *GROWING BUNDLE*
The Song That Called Them Home
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive and Diverse Learning in Elementary Schools EIGHT differentiated comprehension activities support the story, The Song That Called Them Home, written by David A Robertson and illustrated by Maya McKibbin.Students will develop a powerful understanding of this adventure story though reading response activities: Visualization, Connection, Meaning/Infer, Question, Problem/Solution, Summary and ReasoningThis unit includes differentiated activities to meet t
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1st - 5th
Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths: Iroquois
Learning new Languages and about Indigenous Cultures is so important! I am blessed to teach with some fantastic Cree Elders and incorporate the Cree Language into my teaching daily. I have created this resource so you can incorporate Indigenous culture into your teaching too!This resource includes a retelling of the Iroquois Creation Story (The Creation) and 12 pages (plus answer key) of literacy activities related to the story. It includes reading comprehension, retelling, word work, sequencing
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths *GROWING BUNDLE*
Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths: Abenaki
Learning new Languages and about Indigenous Cultures is so important! I am blessed to teach with some fantastic Cree Elders and incorporate the Cree Language into my teaching daily. I have created this resource so you can incorporate Indigenous culture into your teaching too!This resource includes a retelling of the Abenaki Creation Story (Creation Story and the Importance of Dreaming) and 12 pages (plus answer key) of literacy activities related to the story. It includes reading comprehension,
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths *GROWING BUNDLE*
Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths: Mohawk
Learning new Languages and about Indigenous Cultures is so important! I am blessed to teach with some fantastic Cree Elders and incorporate the Cree Language into my teaching daily. I have created this resource so you can incorporate Indigenous culture into your teaching too!This resource includes a retelling of the Mohawk Creation Story (The Creation) and 12 pages (plus answer key) of literacy activities related to the story. It includes reading comprehension, retelling, word work, sequencing,
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Indigenous Creation Stories and Myths *GROWING BUNDLE*
9 Clans of the Six Nations, Iroquois, Haudenosaunee
The 9 Clan books are delightful read-aloud stories that appeal to our youngest students. They also provide informative, visually stimulating resources for older students developing their knowledge of First Nations People and their connection to Nature. Illustrations by Métis artist, Jennifer Bettio.Tales of a young animals exploring their habitat and discovering plants, insects, and animals in the ponds, lakes, rivers, fields, forests and in the air. Features: 1. Short story of how clans were fo
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1st - 4th
The Moccasins Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource uses reading strategies: Connection, Visualization, and Questioning for younger students to find deeper meaning in the story.Contained within this unit is a class booklet and three other activities, with complimenting student response sheets that may or may not be used, (depending on the age of the students.)The student response sheets provided come in lined and interlined
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Pushing Up the Sky Reader's Theater Script
My 2nd graders LOVE putting on plays. This story, which is taken from the 2nd grade Treasures reading series, is very cute, but I wanted a way for the students to be able to read from a script. So, I created one! I hope you and your students enjoy putting on this play as a supplemental activity for the week!
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1st - 3rd
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