When they have their topic, they put in question form on scratch paper. Let students write independently for about thirty minutes. Tell students to go back and check for spelling, punctuation, capitalization etc. If they finish early, have the students trade with a friend and check for mistakes. Collect the first drafts and revise them.
Students copy their legend on final draft paper.
They can choose one of two designs. Students can illustrate their legend when they are finished. Show paper orientation for illustration. 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.