Original PromptLesson 7
In this lesson, students will reread sections of National Geographic Readers: Sacagawea and How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark. Students will also continue working on the character analysis tool for Sacagawea.
Lesson Look Fors
Can students describe Sacagawea’s contributions to the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Can students analyze how complex characters develop and impact the series events in the text?
Activities
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Optional10 min
Prepare to Read: Background Knowle...
This learning resource focuses on the significant contributions of Sacagawea during the Lewis and Clark expedition. It includes activities aimed at analyzing her character traits, finding evidence to support her contributions, and reflecting on her impact using various text-based exercises. Students engage in sentence combining to synthesize information and develop a deeper understanding of Sacagawea's role as both a guide and interpreter. They utilize character analysis charts to outline her traits and contributions, reflecting on her unique perspective as a Native American woman and how it influenced the expedition's success. Additionally, students respond to reflective questions based on their reading, encouraging critical thought about her bravery, language skills, and importance in the expedition.