Scholars use a variety of common Native American pictographs to write a sentence. Through a series of pictures, readers decipher what the author has written. Colored pencils bring color to the assignment.

Concepts

native americans, native american culture, native american history, pictograph, pictographs, writing styles

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Instructional Ideas

• Accompany the lesson with a book that depicts Native American life
• Showcase finished products on the themed focus wall
• Conduct a cooperative learning activity such as Think, Pair, Share to allow peers to discuss their work

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson plan's uses language intended for a parent or guardian; however, an educator may also perform the activity
• Preparation includes copy making and gathering colored pencils

Pros

• Includes ideas for individual completion and in a small group
• Provides two pages of example pictographs

Cons

• The link to common Native American pictographs no longer works