Tlingit Totem Poles5th Grade

Totem Pole KWLWhat do we know about totem poles?

What do we want to know about totem poles?

What did we learn about totem poles?

Think, Pair, Share1. Think: quietly until the timer rings

2. Pair: share your ideas with your partnera) Listen to each other’s ideasb) Take turnsc) Make notes

3. Share with the class

Reading

Main Ideas Animals ChoicesRead with a partnerRead to selfListen in reading circle

Instructions•As you read make notes in your journal. •Include main points and animals.

Questions for Our Guest Speaker

Making Connections

Totem Poles

Reasons for carving

Myths and stories

Symbols and designs

How they are made

Scavenger Hunt at the MuseumRecord answers in your journals. Work together as a group to find out:1. Totem pole size2. Materials used to carve and paint totem poles3. At least 4 types of totem poles (reasons for

making them)4. Name of at least one carver, 5. At least 4 different animal designs or symbols

found on totem poles. 6. Choose a totem pole example and sketch some of

the designs

Writing ChecklistTheme: Tlingit Totem Poles

Objective: Using the Write Tools process write 2 or more paragraphs explaining what you have learned about Tlingit Totem poles.

Format: Write as through you are creating a sign for a totem pole display in a museum.

Pictures: May be added when your writing is complete.

Checklist

1. Complete Write Tools Planner • Features of totem poles: height, diameter, placement• Why were totem poles carved?• What were poles made from and with?• What symbols are used on totem poles?

2. Write your paragraphs

3. Check• Each paragraph has a topic sentence• The information in the paragraph is on topic• You included everything you learned about totem poles• Punctuation is correct• Spelling is correct

Tlingit Design

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Work together as a group1. Brainstorm ideas for a

story pole or a celebration pole

2. Each person will contribute one symbol or part of the story

3. Decide the order of symbols on the pole

4. Use the design elements5. Sketch your symbol on

the paper.6. Use traditional colors to

add color with pastels. 7. If you are waiting to work

on the pole, begin constructing the 3D pole with boxes and masking tape

Totem Pole L What did we learn?