1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian By Ann Gentile

2. Learn about other ethnic groups Research the Indian populations in the United States. Share findings about the data in an “ethnic fair” type setting to share with Display exhibits

3. Students will be able to: · Creatively display projects. ·Make connections with the modern day Indian reservations. · Work in a group which requires flexibility and adaptability · Develop social and cross-cultural skills · Lead group activities and be responsible for results

4. http://agenti01.wordpress.com/ is the blog spot that we will be using to communicate during this project. http://agenti01.wordpress.com/ This site will lead the students through the necessary steps and teach the necessary skills to develop a questionnaire.

5. Purpose of the Assessment To determine what students know about ethnic minorities in the United States, especially Native Americans. Determine what kind of writing skills the students have at the time of the pre-journal. What I want to learn from my students? How this project teaches them to expand their thinking and what ideas they formulate to combat prejudice. How I have tried to promote higher-order thinking? Students will begin the project by journaling about some abstract questions, their method of research will show how they objectively survey their student and teacher populations, students will transfer their writing skills to a display project that will convey the information that they have learned. How the assessment information helps me and my students plan for upcoming activities in the unit? Writing is an essential part of Language Arts, the students will improve their writing and creative thinking abilities while using their skills to share information they have gained as part of this unit.

6. Essential Question How can literature help us to understand the different ethnicities in the United States and address the issue of prejudice? Examples of Unit Questions: Can literature help us to understand the plight of modern American Indians? What does prejudice look like to you? Is it important to associate with a group? Examples of Content Questions: What are minority groups in the United States? Where American Indians live in the U.S.? Do you think the main character works through his problems in an effective manner? What is Sherman Alexie’s role in helping students realize the problems of minorities?

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8. 4321 Sources I use a variety of relevant primary sources and appropriate secondary sources from the era of the novel. I use some relevant primary and secondary sources from the era of the novel. I use at least one relevant primary source from the era of the novel. I do not use any primary sources. Analysis I use multiple analysis strategies to identify a relevant trend or pattern related to a political, social, or cultural theme in the novel. From my data, I identify a relevant trend or pattern related to a political, social, or cultural theme in the novel. I identify a pattern related to a political, social, or cultural theme in the novel from my data, although it may be based on incomplete data or superficial analysis. I do not identify a pattern from my data. Conclusions From my data analysis, I draw interesting and relevant conclusions about my hypothetical persona’s views of a theme in the novel. From my data analysis, I draw relevant conclusions about my hypothetical persona’s views of a theme in the novel. I draw conclusions about my hypothetical persona’s views of a theme in the novel. I do not draw conclusions about my hypothetical persona’s views of a theme in the novel. Literary Support I make numerous specific references to the novel to support my conclusions. I make specific references to the novel to support my conclusions. I make vague references to the novel to support my conclusions. I do not make references to the novel to support my conclusions. Product or Presentation I use an appropriate format for my final project, and creatively use language and technology features to communicate my point of view effectively. I use an appropriate format for my final project, and use language and technology features to communicate my point of view effectively. The language, format, and technology features I use in my project sometimes distract from my point of view. I do not communicate my point of view in my project because of ineffective use of language, format, and technology features. Project Content *I creatively include all project requirements: *An appropriate title that engages readers and viewers *A summary of the novel and its theme(s) I include all project requirements. I include most of the project requirements. I include two or fewer project requirements. Project Rubric

9. Research your ethnic background or one that fascinates you – two groups will choose American Indians Create an interactive project using software to teach others what you have learned Create a display to introduce your fellow students, teachers, and community members what you have learned – project will include presentation, food samples, appropriate dress etc.