They learn about the Koasati tribe of Louisiana. Students learn that history may be viewed from different cultural perspectives and by everyday people, not only historians. Analyzing the effects of an author's purpose and point of view. Students compare an English translation with a written Native American text. Interpreting texts to generate connections to real-life situations.
Students study living Native American traditions of their own state.
Students explore folklife resources on the Internet. Problem solving by using reasoning skills, life experiences, and available information. Print out and duplicate any worksheets or rubrics that you will be using. Response Journals 2. The Rest of the Story Worksheet Summative 1.