1. Native american values
Mr. Verlin
Overbrook High School
September 21, 2015
Native american values

2. Do Now: Test Divide into small groups of 3 (max.)
Each group will select one of the following poems:
“Ars Poetica” (C. Alegria, p. 1076)
“The Latin Deli” (J. Cofer, p. 1079)
“Testimonial” (R. Dove, p. 1083)
“Coastal” (M. Doty, p. 1087)
Each group will write at least 1 QNT describing the theme of their respective poem (10 test points). You have 15 minutes.

3. Objectives:
Be able to describe the effect Europeans had on Native Americans.
Be able to analyze an informational text.

4. Focus Lesson: Outlining
Analyze: to break into parts
Turn to p. 6 in Elements…
Direct Instruction
Reading Purpose: effect of Europeans on Native Americans
Analysis through outline transforms
Guided Practice:
General, specific or equal
Section headers
Independent Practice: after completing the outline, take 2 QNTs/section which pertain to the effects of Europeans on Native Americans.

5. Focus Lesson: “Trying to…”
Google the phrase “thesis statement”.
Come to class prepared to write a sentence about what it is.
Provide an example of a thesis statement on the effect of Europeans on Native Americans.