Learning outcomes
Students will:
- learn about the harsh conditions the American Indians faced during relocation.
- learn how to use persuasive writing.
Teacher planning
Time required for lesson
2 weeks
Materials/resources
- Variety of literature relating to Cherokee Indians and Trail of Tears
- Map of United States
- Overhead of persuasive writing samples
- Paper and pencil
Technology resources
- Overhead
- Computer
- Microsoft Word (with Thesaurus feature)
Pre-activities
Tell students how some people write and talk using the same words all the time. Instead of using vivid words they use the same “dead” words.
Read Steven Kellogg’s Chicken Little. Explain how he used other words instead of “said”. Reread story. Tell students to listen for word that means “said.” Stop and record them.
