Students will list everything they know about Native Americans. Students will give examples of things they want to know about Native Americans. Students will apply their knowledge of naming practices to create their own name. Students analyze the meaning of their name. Students will create a Native American nature name.
Students work with Indian books, name chart, written directions, posters, and name cards.
Students will listen to teacher instructions, oral reading, and cooperative group discussion. Each student needs an Indian book, name tag, crayons, paper, KWL chart, and a headband. Introduce the KWL chart on the overhead and model appropriate answers. Explain and give several examples. Have paper passers pass out books and have students sit on the rug.