This series of lessons would be complemented by the six activities. These are outlined below and are sketched out on the accompanying web diagram. Four separate mini-lessons and a research project will also be outlined. Children will listen to a variety of recorded sounds from nature B bird songs, rain etc. B and jot down a few descriptive words on the mood created by each recording.
Evaluation is tied into the second activity.
Based on the notes from the first activity, the children will draw two or more pictures to tell a story. Captions can be written for each picture, combined with an outline of the story. Evaluation will consist of anecdotal notes based on the completed work. The students will demonstrate the ability to listen and read for comprehension, and skim for key information. The children, based on the readings of the story, will note the elements of Abenaki life found in Fox Song and categorize them.