Sacagawea (1788–1812) I Using the Mini-Book After introducing children to Sacagawea, have them make the mini-book (pages 28–29). Then read the story together as a class, encouraging children to track the text with their finger. (You might introduce any new vocabulary before reading.) Later, invite children to reread their books in small groups, with partners, or individually. ntroduce children to Sacagawea in October as part of your autumn Native American heritage celebrations. Sacagawea was born to the Shoshone tribe in Idaho around 1788. At about 12 years of age, she was kidnapped and taken to a Hidatsa village about 600 miles away. Several years later, she married a French-speaking trapper and had a son. In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to find a passage to the Pacific Ocean. The men hired Sacagawea’s husband as an interpreter. Because Sacagawea spoke the Shoshone and Hidatsa languages, she was also taken on the expedition. In addition to her usefulness as an interpreter, the presence of a woman and child signaled that the group was on a peaceful mission. Carrying her baby the entire journey, Sacagawea contributed to the expedition by finding food and remaining calm by offering helpful insights in the midst of exhausting and often harrowing moments. As the party neared her homeland, Sacagawea recognized landmarks such as a limestone formation called Beaverhead Rock. When her tribe was located, she negotiated with a Shoshone chief—who she recognized to be her brother—to secure horses and guides for the expedition. Sacagawea’s role helped assure the success of the 16-month Lewis and Clark Expedition and gave her a prominent place in American history. On the expedition, Sacagawea helped the party find nuts, berries, and nutritious roots to eat. On one occasion, her husband panicked and nearly capsized a boat. During the hubbub, Sacagawea retrieved invaluable documents and tools that had fallen into the water. Sacagawea’s son was the only child taken on the expedition. Related Reading Most historians believe Sacagawea died in 1812, although some accounts indicate her death occurred in 1884. In 2000, Sacagawea was featured on a one-dollar coin. Invite children to create movements to accompany each verse in the play (pages 30–31). If desired, ask older students or adult volunteers to help children prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes scenes suggested in the play. Then project the scenes onto a wall or screen to provide a changing backdrop for the play. As Sacagawea traveled into the land of her childhood, she recognized landmarks such as Beaverhead Rock. Ask children to think of landmarks (natural ones, if possible) near their homes. Have them illustrate and write about these landmarks to complete the activity (page 32). Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources 27 by She got married and had a baby boy. Sacagawea worked hard and grew older. Sacagawea 2 3 1 Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources to find a way to the Pacific Ocean. sent some explorers west. He wanted them Around that time, President Jefferson tribe took her from her home. American. When she was young, another Sacagawea was a Shoshone Native 4 5 6 7 Sacagawea’s help! back. They could never have done it without He was the Shoshone chief! He helped the explorers get horses and guides. The explorers made it to the ocean and On the trip, Sacagawea found her brother. She was calm and brave. She found roots, berries, and plants to eat. them. She could help them speak to the people they met. Sacagawea helped in other ways, too. The explorers asked Sacagawea to join Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources • (page 29) Sacagawea Tell Me, Sacagawea Read-Aloud Play Characters Boys Girl Choruses 1–4 30 Boys: Tell me, Sacagawea. Where have you been? Girl Chorus 1: I’ve sailed on rushing rivers. I’ve walked across the plain. Girl Chorus 2: I’ve hiked up rocky mountains, in and out of pouring rain. Boys: Tell me, Sacagawea. What have you seen? Girl Chorus 3: I’ve seen the mist of waterfalls. I’ve seen the stars at night. Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources Girl Chorus 4: I’ve seen an ocean sparkling blue. I’ve seen the sun’s last light. Boys: Tell me Sacagawea. What have you heard? Girl Chorus 1: I’ve heard the flap of eagle’s wings. I’ve heard the wolf that howls. Girl Chorus 2: I’ve heard the waves slap rocky cliffs. I’ve heard the call of owls. Boys: Tell me, Sacagawea. Where have you walked? Girl Chorus 3: I’ve walked beside the five Great Falls. I’ve climbed the highest peaks. Girl Chorus 4: I‘ve strolled beside a buffalo herd. I‘ve splashed in cool, clear creeks. Boys: Tell me, Sacagawea. What have you learned? Girl Chorus 1: I‘ve learned that there are many paths, no matter where you stray. Girl Chorus 2: I‘ve learned that there are many sights that take your breath away. All: I‘ve learned that there are many sights that take your breath away! The End Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources Tell Me, Sacagawea 31 Sacagawea Name: Date: Activity Page Landmarks Near Home Sacagawea began to recognize landmarks when she got near her home. Draw a landmark that’s near your home. Write about it. My home is near this landmark: This is what I know about the landmark: 32 Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources How to Make the Mini-Books Materials scissors The mini-books require very few materials, and children can complete them at their desk or at a learning center. To get started, provide pre-trimmed copies of the mini-book pages— you can use a paper cutter to cut along the dashed line on each copy. Then demonstrate the steps below. (Or assemble the books in advance.) 1. Cut each reproducible page in half along the solid line. Then fold the front cover/page 1 along the dotted center line. Keep the fold to the right side. 2. Repeat the folding process for each of the remaining page pairs: pages 2/3, 4/5, and 6/7. Stack the pages in order with the cover on top and all of the folds on the right side. crayons or markers stapler 3. Staple the pages together along the left edge. Teaching Tips and Extensions Creative Timing With many of the Americans in this resource having ties to several seasonal observances, be creative with the timing you choose for using these activities. For example, the unit on Susan B. Anthony is suggested for use during Women’s History Month (March), but the activities are also a perfect fit for pre-election days in October and November. The unit on Alexander Graham Bell (July) might instead be used during National Inventors’ Month in August. Multi-Use Mini-Books Mix things up a bit with these suggestions for using the mini-books: Mask the text of a mini-book and make a copy of the pages. Then cut out the text from another copy. Laminate all the pieces, place them in a center, and encourage children to match the corresponding text to each page. 6 Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources Have children glue the mini-book pages, in sequence, to a strip of accordion-folded bulletin board paper. Children can then unfold the strip, one section at a time, to read the story. Highlight selected words in a mini-book and place it in a literacy center. Invite children to search other books, materials, and displays in the center to find words that match those highlighted in the mini-book. Play Props and Productions After reading through a play a few times, invite children to suggest embellishments they might add to make the production more interesting, such as an interesting prop, a musical link, or even an announcer to provide oral credits at the conclusion of the play. By encouraging children to contribute to the plans and preparations for the play, they will become more fully engaged. All-in-One Activity Pages A class set of completed activity pages makes an interesting read. For a quick way to compile them, hole-punch the left side of the pages and put them in a slim binder. Place the book on your classroom bookshelves for children to enjoy. The graphic organizers (pages Nam e: 9–11) can be used individually One Special American American Pride Mystery American or with any unit in this book to help children respond to what they learn. After children complete the activities on pages USA 9 and 10, you might compile them into a notebook, then I wonder . . . invite children to read and enjoy the pages on their own. To use the organizer on page 11, have children fill out the page, glue it to a 9- by 12-inch envelope, and place objects and pictures related to that famous person inside the envelope. If desired, punch holes along the left side of the envelopes, taking care not to puncture any items inside, and bind them in a notebook. Place the notebook in your class library to introduce a unique and interesting book format for children to enjoy. To extend the use of any of these graphic organizers, invite children to select, research, and complete the activity for another American with traits similar to a person featured in this book. For example, after filling in a graphic organizer for Abraham Lincoln, ask children to complete the same activity for another president. Similarly, you might have them use the graphic organizers to show what they have learned about famous Americans that can be connected to a particular national observance (such as Women’s History Month), topic (such as explorers or inventors), or month of the year. Name: Date: Graphic Organizer Name: Date: Graphic Organizer Born: Name: Date: Graphic Organizer (date) Name: Lived: Ways to describe this American: (where) Birth Born: Best known for: Date: Hom e Pla ce: (city, state) Occupation: (date) Draw the person. Draw the person. One thing this person did: One special thing this person did for our country: Another thing this person did: Things that made this person special: How this person inspires me: 1. Choose a famous person to learn about. 2. Read and talk about this person. 3. Complete this page. 4. Glue this page to an envelope. 5. Put pictures and things inside that give clues Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources 9 10 about who the person is. Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources 11 7 Name: Date: Graphic Organizer American Pride Name: Ways to describe this American: Born: (date) Draw the person. One thing this person did: Another thing this person did: I wonder . . . Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources 9 Name: Date: Graphic Organizer One Special American Born: (date) Lived: (where) Occupation: Draw the person. USA One special thing this person did for our country: 10 Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources How this person inspires me: Name: Date: Graphic Organizer Mystery American D Birth Best known fo r: ate: Hom ce: e Pla stat (city, e) Things that made this person special: 1. Choose a famous person to learn about. 2. Read and talk about this person. 3. Complete this page. 4. Glue this page to an envelope. 5. Put pictures and things inside that give clues about who the person is. Person of the Month: Famous Americans © 2011 by Karen Shelton, Scholastic Teaching Resources 11
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