Students who finish early can copy Native American words in their dictionary. The teacher will check for understanding through the semantic map and the group paragraph. The teacher will circulate and assist students as they work and check for understanding. The teacher questions students about possible writing topics, and the definition of a legend. The legends will be collected and placed in a class book for the library.
Students can develop oral language skills by reading their legends orally to the class.
Discuss enunciating clearly and speaking loudly. First drafts will be collected and revised by the teacher. The second draft will be collected and assessed for following directions, title, indention, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and thought. Make a copy of their legends for their portfolios. Students practice story telling orally.