Outcome #5

Literature/Art/Music

Multicultural Contributions

Investigate the celebrations, ceremonies, rituals, heroes and heroines of a culture.

DO:

BY/WITH: 

As a member of an Expert Group, read myths, legends and fairy tales within the cultural heritage of the group studied.

Expert Groups:

A)    Native Americans

B)     African-Americans

C)     Latino-Americans

D)    Asian-Americans

E)     Euro-Americans  

Research art, music, dance, drama, religions, etc., which are party of the cultural heritage of a group.

Expert Groups  -  search online, library and other sources.

View films

Whole class

Write letters to organizations requesting information and materials

Individually

Conduct interviews in person and electronically by e-mail.

Individually, pairs, and whole class (for speakers).

ENABLERS

STRATEGIES

Vocabulary:   legend, myth, fairy tale, cultural heritage, hero, heroine, ritual, ceremony, rubric, dramatic interpretation.

Letter writing, Brainstorming, Notetaking, Interviewing, E-mail, Critique, Analysis, Negotiation, Teaching, Online Research, Jigsaw, Critical Viewing and Listening, Concept Mapping, Timeline, Geography Map Skills

GROUP ASSESSMENT

INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT 

Create a depiction, in medium of your choice, which reflects the cultural heritage of the group.

Student-developed rubrics.

Research Notes.

Participation in group research, production and presentation.

Teacher observation.