 | Answer a
series of questions as you travel on your journey. |
| When given a blank map of the
United States, you will trace the route of the Trail of Tears,
labeling states, mountains, rivers, etc. that were crossed on the
journey. |
| You will keep a journal as you
read the novel Soft Rain describing the daily struggles and
hardships of the journey. |
| Using
Microsoft Publisher, you will create a brochure
depicting the life of the
Cherokee prior to
removal, during removal
and after
removal. |
| When given a
3 feet x 3 feet piece of
cloth, you are to determine which of your personal belonging you
will take with you. |
| Compare and
contrast the land and climate the Cherokee had to leave in Georgia
and North
Carolina to their new land in Oklahoma. |
| Create a
poster of the seven clans of the Cherokee
with descriptions of each clan. |
| Just as Soft
Rain's Grandmother told her stories of the "Little
People", Soft Rain told stories too. Stories are still
passed down from generation to generation. Choose one of the Native
American myths or legends from the list provided.
Read the story and be prepared to tell the story you chose to the
class. Make sure you use expression as you tell your story. |
| Complete a vocabulary
booklet with the definitions for each chapter, take the weekly
vocabulary tests and complete all classroom activities. |
