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Students investigate the important symbols to Native cultures by writing a poem.  In this animal totem instructional activity, students discuss animal spirits and their relation to the Native American lifestyle. Students write a cinquain poem about a totem they create based on Native American history.

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symbolism, native american history, native americans

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cinquain poetry, native american history, symbolism, english language arts
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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