Wit & Wisdom is a language arts curriculum used across Buncombe County. This curriculum helps students become strong readers, writers and communicators by using engaging text to support all language arts components.
Module 1: Cultures in Conflict
In this module students will explore the impact of United States' territorial growth through the eyes of one Native American tribe, the Nez Perce.
Essential Question: How do cultural beliefs and values guide people?
Text: Thunder Rolling in the Mountains by: Scott O'Dell and Elizabeth Hall
Writing: Students will write a 4 paragraph informational essay using Chief Joseph's "Lincoln Hall Speech" as evidence in their essay.