Two Voice Poem

Title: Native American Perspective and Two Voice Poem

Standards:

ELA:

• 6.RL.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

• 6.RL.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

• 6.RI.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.

• 6.SL.2 Interpret information presented in in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study

• 6.SL.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Social Studies:

• 6.SP2.1 Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed throughout different historical eras.

• 6.SP2.2 Analyze how people’s perspective influenced what information is available in the historical sources they created.

Objectives:

• SWBAT to describe the different perspectives along Route 66 including African American, Anglo, and Native American

• SWBAT to express multiple perspectives using adjectives and other figures of speech.

• SWBAT to write a two or three voice poem using the perspectives of African Americans, Native Americans, and Anglos along Route 66.

Materials:

• Dice and Dice sheet

• Photo and Photo Analysis Sheet

• Reading: American Indians and Route 66 and Perspective Chart

• Two voice poem example

Pre-assessment: We will review what we have learned in previous lessons and do a what you know about Native Americans and route 66. Students will then open with a photo analysis

Procedures:

• Dice Game/Ice Breaker

  • 1. What is one Native American Tribe Along Route 66 in Arizona?

  • 2. What is a Primary v. Secondary Source?

  • 3. What is one emotion Ruth felt on her trip?

  • 4. What is one emotion Molly felt on her trip?

  • 5. What is one other route 66 state you would like to visit?

  • 6. What is the Green Book?

  • 7. What is one place you could visit along route 66?

  • 8. What are you doing for spring break?

  • 9. What would you like to learn more about on Route 66?

  • 10. What is your favorite fact about Route 66?

  • 11. Have you been anywhere on Route 66?

  • 12. What are you doing over the summer?

• Photo Analysis: Students will receive a picture pertaining to route 66 and Native Americans. They will fill out their photo analysis sheet

• Native American View (reading): Students will do popcorn reading for American Indians and Route 66

• Chart of the different perspectives: Students will complete a chart about the different perspectives of route 66 by the emotions and actions we have looked at so far

• Intro to two voice poem: Students will read an example of a two voice poem

• Write two voice poem: As a group, students will decide on two perspectives and create their two voice poem

• Present: Students will practice in their small group and then present to the class

Post-assessment: Presentation on the two voice poem, Perspective Chart

Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lYhRGUwrjf6tjBzTUp_EZMTEtq2_aV0iZ7SYCIUGy3A/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jP3EcQ-4J6nQNAL75Sb4ohyy6jYKJMxxPRM3VLoe9ho/edit