Original PromptLesson 8
In this lesson, students will use their completed evidence tools to write an opinion SPO on whether or not the Lewis and Clark expedition would have been as successful without York and Sacagewea. This will act as the section diagnostic.
Lesson Look Fors
Can students describe the contributions of either York or Sacagawea to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Can students develop and clearly communicate an opinion for an argument that represents valid, evidence-based analysis?
Activities
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This learning resource focuses on the contributions of York and Sacagawea to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students will explore the essential roles both individuals played, analyzing York's skills in hunting, scouting, and acting as a cultural bridge, as well as Sacagawea's contributions as an interpreter, forager, and peacemaker. The aim is for students to construct an evidence-based opinion paragraph that articulates the necessity of these figures for the expedition's success while practicing appropriate sentence types, including statements, questions, exclamations, and commands.