Homeschool Native Americans Centers

The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).

This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

52 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2023)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with shaped lined paper ...

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Little Gopher Vs. Warriors

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics of discussion from the book, to fit inside your Comp Book

25. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

26. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

27. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

28. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box (NEW 2023)

29. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

30. 20-Word Search page

31. 10 Word Scramble page

32. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

33. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

34. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

35. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

36. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

37. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

38. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

39. Design & Detail illustrating page

40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW 2023)

41. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos (NEW 2023)

42. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right (NEW 2023)

43. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW 2023)

44. Acrostic Poem : LEGEND

45. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From PAINTBRUSH (NEW 2023)

46. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

47. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW 2023)

48. * * * Math : answer sheet

49. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW 2023)

50. * * * Math : answer sheet

51. Label a FLOWER : 4 simple labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

52. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!

Grid Coordinate Maps Activity Mystery Pictures. November is here! Great for bulletin board ideas, crafts for kids, coloring pages, art projects for kids, decorations classroom, or others. This is a cute, engaging, and meaningful math activity. Native American heritage Month is a time to honor the rich heritage native americans and Native American tribes culture have . this Indigenous art math coloring sheets are perfect way for your 3rd/4th/5th grade upper elementary students to practice Graphing coordinates, Coloring and Map skills on this day or Native American Heritage Month. The resource is handy and ready to use.

Update: I added another version of this resource to match Native American Heritage Month by only changing the title.

Finding the mystery picture (Teepee, Cute native girl, Cute Buffalo) will definitely hold the children's interest. Students will color in the correct squares on the grid using the colors and the coordinates (letters and numbers) that are given to them within the quadrant.

Please see the Preview as it is exactly what you will receive in your download.

This resource is great for homework, activity, full-class instruction, early finishers, and more!

By using these printable you will:

• Help develop spatial thinking.
• Allows kids to describe algebraic relationships in a visual sense.
• Use art in combination with math to stimulate visual memory.

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• Polygons for beginners.
• Coordinate for beginners.
• Fractions for beginners.

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Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).

This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

48 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with acorn-shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Space : with Leaf- shaped lined paper to create your own classroom prompt

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Squanto Vs Thomas Dermer

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics of discussion from the book, to fit inside your Comp Book

23. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

24. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

25. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

26. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box

27. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

28. 20-Word Search page

29. 10 Word Scramble page

30. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

31. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

32. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

33. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

34. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

35. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

36. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

37. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

38. Design & Detail illustrating page

39. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

40. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

41. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

43. Acrostic Poem : THANKFUL

44. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

45. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion
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*** NOTE: This product has been updated June 2022 in compliance with TeachShare Standards for Native American resources. ***

Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Product Description:

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Product Description:

Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

Product Description:

Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included).

This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

46 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answer sheet

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with Leaf- shaped lined paper :…..

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: The Boy Vs The Pony

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

23. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

24. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

25. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

26. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

27. Word Search page (20 words)

28. Word Scramble page (10 words)

29. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

30. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

33. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

34. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

35. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

36. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

37. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

38. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

39. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

40. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

41. Acrostic Poem : DREAM

42. Math : 12 simple addition problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

UPDATE 2019 : 15 additional pages added!
UPDATE 2022: 5 more pages added & all pages updated!
UPDATE 2023: MATH & SENSES added.

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

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Squanto's Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving : Book Companion Reading Comprehension Unit

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https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2023 Teaching Inclusion
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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