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Children will discuss a family’s tradition of Native American hoop dancing.
traditions/ Native American history
key details, reading comprehension, vocabulary, informative writing, nonfiction text features
compare two diagrams
tradition, regalia, formations, competitions
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2.2 expository writing; W.2.8 gather information to answer questions; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
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Provide students with some background on Therese and the Native American people, Pueblo of Pojoaque.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Celebrating Our Traditions.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following questions:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are tradition, regalia, formations, and competitions.
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important social studies and ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: My Family Tradition (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Nonfiction Text Features (15 min.)
Here is a past issue you can use to extend your lesson on Native American traditions:
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