Motivation/Background: I will begin by asking the students if they can tell me what role
Indian chiefs played during the time of European colonization.
Then, I will ask them if they can name any Indian chiefs from the
top of their head.

Clear/Detailed Instruction: 1. After discussing the introduction questions with the class,
I will distribute the Indian Chiefs handouts to each student. We will read these handouts while following along
on the Native American Territory map displayed on the
overhead. I will point to the different regions that certain
Indian chiefs fought in.

2. The students will read about each Indian chief listed on
their handout and will be told that they are going to
compare the similarities and differences between two of
them.

3. I will show them the Venn diagram transparency and
explain how we use them to compare two things.

3. The students will be placed in four groups and will receive a
a Venn diagram worksheet with two Indian chiefs they will
compare. They may use the book, Indian Chiefs as a
reference for additional information, if needed.

Guided Practice: 1. On the board, I will draw a Venn diagram and illustrate an example
using a comparison between a teepee and an igloo.

2. The class will give me a thumbs up or down to let me know that they
understand the assignment.

Check for Understanding: I will ask the students to give me an example of one
comparison using their assigned Indian chiefs from the
worksheet.

Team Practice: The students will work together as a group and share ideas to complete
the Venn diagram worksheet.

Check for Understanding: While working in groups, I will walk around to make sure
everyone is correctly working together on the
assignment.

Independent Assignment: After working in groups, the students will complete a Venn
diagram worksheet at home by comparing an Indian chief of
their choice with a leader from the present time (ex: president,
senator, mayor etc.)

Adaptations for Individual Needs: I will help them begin the Venn diagram
homework assignment by giving them ideas for
their categories and give one example to start
them off.

Reinforcement: I will reinforce the students by asking them if they are having difficulties
with the group assignment. I will ask them to give me some feedback
about their progress.

Assessment Procedures: The students will be assessed upon listing at least five correct items in each section of the Venn diagram group worksheet.

Lesson Closure: After the students complete the group assignment, each group will read
their responses to the rest of the class. We will hold a discussion about
whether or not the class agrees with all the answers. The class will briefly
explain the role of Indian chiefs in colonial times by answering the
introduction questions again.

Student Reflection Activity: The students will be asked if they have any suggestions
about the group assignment they worked on today. I will ask
them if they had any difficulties with the lesson and if so,
how can it be improved for future lessons.

Adaptations for Higher Needs: These students will be allowed to choose any topic we
have learned so far and either write a report, create
some sort of artistic expression of Native American
culture or give an oral presentation of a folktale they
read (all projects must be approved before they begin.)

Adaptations for Lower Needs: These students will need to list at least four correct
items in each section of the Venn diagram worksheet.

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