Native American Myths & Legends Posters

Below are some examples of the Native American myths/legends posters the students completed last week as part of our integrated Native American history and culture unit. First, as a class we read and discussed the plot elements of a Native American legend called Rough Face Girl. We also discussed the various types of Native American legends - trickster, how and why, young heroes, creation, etc. Next, they were all given a Native American myth or legend to read and take notes on plot elements - exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Many of them had a moral for the students to decipher as well. As a final product the students were asked to make a teaching poster to share with their classmates. Lastly, the students used their newfound legend expertise as inspiration to write their own legends, which they're working on now. Their posters can be found displayed on the windows near the entrance to school. Click on image to enlarge it.

Here Is My Room Project

Below you can see just a few examples of the writing/art project the students did about their rooms. The writing focused on developing ideas & content, improving word choice, and using transition words to improve organization. The art aspect required the students to think about and draw their rooms from an aerial perspective. They did a wonderful job and all their finished projects are proudly displayed in the hall near the library for all to admire for about another week. Click on image to enlarge it.