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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
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
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
Native American Point of View Reading and Writing Project
No-prep, Native American "point of view" reading lesson! After reading passages, and actual letters and statements from Native Americans, students use critical reading skills to show their understanding of the points of view of many Native Americans and others today. A difficult part of American history is the loss of Native American land to the English settlers. This lesson provides an opportunity for your students to take an in depth look at the opinions of several Native Americans and othe
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5th - 8th
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains (Scott O'Dell) Novel Study with Paired Texts
Product DescriptionThunder Rolling in the Mountains is one of Scott O'Dell's many historical fiction novels for young readers. This book is ideal for 4th and 5th graders and relates to Social Studies standards for these grade levels.This document includes:*Guiding/analysis/comprehension questions for every chapter*Short vocabulary lists for every chapterTo extend and integrate with history lessons:*vocabulary and definitions for key terms related to the topic of Native America studies*3 Student
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4th - 8th
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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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As Long as the Rivers Flow Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in the Elementary Classroom This novel study resource uses comprehension strategies: connection, visualization, summarizing and real life extensions plus comprehension question check-insThis resources can support a single novel read-aloud, should a class set be unavailable. It has a duration of about two - three weeks, is appropriate for grades 4-8 and integrates Language Arts and Social Studies learning outcomes.The lessons are designed to
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4th - 8th
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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
Healer Of The Water Monster. Novel Study Questions. By Brian Young
As a non-Native educator, I challenged myself to read more work by First Nations and or indigenous writers. Finding "Healer Of The Water Monster" by Brian Young was a brilliant treasure that I uncovered at my local library. I could not put this book down.Brian Young wrote a captivating story about a young Navajo boy who spends the Summer on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico with his grandmother. The adventure that follows with educate, entertain and inspire your class.This novel study offers ch
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4th - 7th
Also included in: The Healer Of The Water Monster Bundle
Salt Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Helen Frost's award-winning novel, Salt, effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you nee
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4th - 8th
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
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2nd - 4th
The Portal Keeper - Lessons Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning***** This Product is featured in my blog: Students Succeed with The Barren Grounds and Misewa Saga *****The Portal Keeper is the forth exciting book in the David A. Robertson Misewa Saga.This no-prep, 6 weeks, learning resource novel study, includes a 26 page student response and answer key (55 pages in total). Plus differentiated final project options!!This unit uses comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Question
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4th - 8th
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
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
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
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
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
The Stone Child Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning***** This Product is featured in my blog: Students Succeed with The Barren Grounds and Misewa Saga ***** The Stone Child is the exciting third book in the David A. Robertson Misewa Saga.This no-prep, 6 weeks, learning resource novel study, includes a 26 page student response and answer key (60 pages in total). This unit uses comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking, Sequencing, Infer an
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4th - 8th
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*
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
FATTY LEGS novel QUIZ (ENGLISH)
Quiz on "Fatty Legs" by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton-4 page quiz with multiple choice and short answers.-Covers questions from the whole book.-answer key included
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6th - 8th
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