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1STINHABITANTSOF NEW YORK

Native American Legends and Poetry


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Introduction

We have learned that the first NativeAmericans in New York have made manycontributions to our state! Their music,

art, and words are still used today!


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Native Americans also passed downlegends and poetry, or oral traditions.

They told stories during parties and

celebrations. Native Americans also toldstories before bedtime in theirlonghouses. These legends and poemswere passed from generation to

generation and now are even found inbooks!


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Oral Traditions

Native Americans

used characters,settings, and plotsto write storiesthat have a

message!

Native Americans

used threedifferent kinds ofpoetry: diamante,haiku, and

cinquain.

Legends Poetry


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Task

Your task is to write a Native American legend andpoem!

After reading examples of each and exploring

Native American artifacts, you will be ready to writeyour own!

When your work is done, you will hand in your threeworksheets, your legend and poem (both on a sheet

of loose leaf with the heading and mistake-free!),and be ready to talk about what youve learned withthe class!

Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions!
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Process

Step 1:Visit the websites to read examples of Native American legends and poetry.

After reading the legend, completethis worksheet and print it.

After reading the three types of poetry, fill inthis chart and print it.

Step 2:

Go to the online museum and tour the Native American exhibit.

Choose three artifacts that inspire you and completethis worksheet andprint it.

Step 3: Using what you have learned about Native American legends, write your own! Choose ONE form of Native American poetry (either a haiku, diamante, or

cinquain) and write a poem following that pattern!
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Legend:

The Hunting of the Great Bear

Resources
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/TheHuntingoftheGreatBear-Iroquois.htmlhttp://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/TheHuntingoftheGreatBear-Iroquois.html


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Poetry:

Forms and Examples of the Three typesof Poetry

Examples of Haiku Poetry

Examples of Diamante Poetry

Examples of Cinquain Poetry

Resources
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/basicneeds2r.cfmhttp://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/basicneeds2r.cfmhttp://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit145/lesson2_attachments/2.htmlhttp://www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us/famsweb/curriculum/English/diamantepoems/diamante.htmlhttp://www.pocanticohills.org/almeida/03/cinquain.htmhttp://www.pocanticohills.org/almeida/03/cinquain.htmhttp://www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us/famsweb/curriculum/English/diamantepoems/diamante.htmlhttp://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit145/lesson2_attachments/2.htmlhttp://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/basicneeds2r.cfmhttp://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ss5/b/basicneeds2r.cfmhttp://www.apples4theteacher.com/native-american/poems-rhymes/the-arrow-and-the-song.html


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Artifacts:

Images of Native American Life

Remember: You can use all the links on theside of this website to find your three imagesthat will inspire your own legend and poemexplore and choose the three images that you

like the most!

Resources
http://www.westirondequoit.org/technology/k-6/Iroquois_Nation/Index.htmhttp://www.westirondequoit.org/technology/k-6/Iroquois_Nation/Index.htmhttp://www.apples4theteacher.com/native-american/poems-rhymes/the-arrow-and-the-song.html


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Evaluation

Grammar Manygrammatical and

spelling errors

Somegrammatical

and spellingerrors

Free of grammaticaland spelling errors

Application ofKnowledge

Information wasnot accurate,not muchevidence ofaccurate facts

Somewhataccurateinformation,some factswere notcorrect

Accurateinformation, factswere exact

Creativity Little creativityused,predictable

writing

Few originaltouches wereadded to the

writing

Writing is unique andfresh, creativity waspresent throughout

the writing


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Conclusion

You have just learned how to write NativeAmerican legends and poetry! Thepossibilities of writing from the view of

Native Americans are endless, so keep onexploring and keep on writing!


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Teacher Page

New York State Learning Standards and Core CurriculumSocialStudies: Important accomplishments and contributions of Native American

Indians who lived in our community and State

New York State Learning Standards and Core CurriclumELA Reading Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for

critical analysis and evaluation. Writing Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for

information and understanding.

Writing Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literaryresponse and expression.

Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,

systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technologysystems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c.troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge tolearning of new technologies.

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