This is a close reading activity meant to support your unit on the conflict between white settlers and Native Americans. It can fit anywhere within your year when the subject comes up...early in the colonial frontier, opening the Northwest Territory (Tecumseh), Indian Removal/Trail or Tears, post Civil War American West (Geronimo), etc.
The lesson centers around the Elton John song "Indian Sunset". It includes handouts for the lyrics, leveled close reading questions, a PowerPoint with timed ac