Process
Below are the steps you must complete in order to be successful at the Task.
Research
With your groups ...
1. Divide your topics up into each member of your team.
(You may view the graphic organizer on your computer by clicking here)
2. Use books and websites provided under the Research tab to find information about your topic.
3. Record your findings on your graphic organizer.
4. Rejoin your group to share your information about your topic.
Write
On your own ...
1. Brainstorm: Use your research information to create a four-block organizer.
(You may view the four-block organizer on your computer by click here)
2. Draft: Write a rough draft essay using your four-block organizer.
3. Peer Edit: Work with a peer to edit and revise your essay.
4. Edit & Revise: Conference with your teacher to make final edits and revisions.
5. Publish: Type your final draft in Microsoft Word.
Build
On your own ...
A. Construct the type of American Native home that your tribe would have lived in on a platform that is at least 12"x 12" but no larger than 16"x 16".
B. Use at least four materials that are natural resources that would be found in the region that your tribe lived in order to construct your home.
C. Include extras such as miniature pottery, jewelry, fake fire, toys, etc. if you would like.
Research
With your groups ...
1. Divide your topics up into each member of your team.
(You may view the graphic organizer on your computer by clicking here)
2. Use books and websites provided under the Research tab to find information about your topic.
3. Record your findings on your graphic organizer.
4. Rejoin your group to share your information about your topic.
Write
On your own ...
1. Brainstorm: Use your research information to create a four-block organizer.
(You may view the four-block organizer on your computer by click here)
2. Draft: Write a rough draft essay using your four-block organizer.
3. Peer Edit: Work with a peer to edit and revise your essay.
4. Edit & Revise: Conference with your teacher to make final edits and revisions.
5. Publish: Type your final draft in Microsoft Word.
Build
On your own ...
A. Construct the type of American Native home that your tribe would have lived in on a platform that is at least 12"x 12" but no larger than 16"x 16".
B. Use at least four materials that are natural resources that would be found in the region that your tribe lived in order to construct your home.
C. Include extras such as miniature pottery, jewelry, fake fire, toys, etc. if you would like.