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Columbus Day (Native American Perspective)

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Teach your class the perspective Native Americans had on Christopher Columbus. They will examine the effects of Christopher Columbus' exploration on the Native Americans using a reading theater and a carousel brainstorming activity. They use the Native American point of view to write a story about Columbus, create a character sketch of him, and write letters to find out more information about Columbus.

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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
5 days
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