Native Removal: Inquiry Lesson When is it right to do the wrong thing?
Warm Up – Do you think assimilation works? Why? Explain.
Day 1 – Does Assimilation Work? 1) “Melting Pot” – schoolhouse rock What makes the U.S. a “melting pot”? 2) Cherokees vs. Creeks Comparison Chart
Day #1 Summarizer Full Circle - Do you think assimilation works? Why? Explain. Answer One of Two Ways: Did you answer the same way compared to the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that defended your position? Explain. Did you change your answer from the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that changed your mind? Explain.
Day #2 Warm Up - When is it right to fight back?
Day 2 - When is it right to fight back? Creek Treaties – Treaty of New York vs. Treaty of Indian Springs 2) Go over and discuss
Day 2 Summarizer Full Circle: When is it right to fight back? Answer one of two ways: Did you answer the same way compared to the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that defended your position? Explain. Did you change your answer from the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that changed your mind? Explain.
Day #3 Warm Up – Were the reasons for removal justifiable?
Day #3 - Were the reasons for removal justifiable? “Cherokee Tied” political cartoon What is going on in the political cartoon? Why is the Cherokee tied up? What is being “said” about the writing on the Cherokees body? 2) Compare and contrast Chief John Ross’ speech and President Andrew Jackson’s speech
Day 3 Summarizer Full Circle: Were the reasons for removal justifiable? Answer one of two ways: Did you answer the same way compared to the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that defended your position? Explain. Did you change your answer from the beginning of class? If so, what did you learn today that changed your mind? Explain.
Day 4/5 Writing the Essay - When is it right to do the wrong thing? Use the provided graphic organizer, if desired, to help organize your essay Requirements for Essay: * Introductory Paragraph * Body Paragraphs (minimum 3) # Body Paragraph #1 – Does Assimilation work? # Body Paragraph #2 – When is it right to fight back? # Body Paragraph #3 – Were the reasons for removal justified? * Conclusion Paragraph 3) Treat essay sequentially and use activities we used each day; also refer to your warm ups each day and the full circle piece for each day to help write/address information for the body paragraph Ensure to provide specific examples to support your reasoning for each body paragraph. Conclusion – ensure to sum up and effectively answer the question: When is it right to do the wrong thing?