tlingit totem poles
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Tlingit Totem Poles5th Grade
Totem Pole KWLWhat do we know about totem poles?
What do we want to know about totem poles?
What did we learn about totem poles?
Think, Pair, Share1. Think: quietly until the timer rings
2. Pair: share your ideas with your partnera) Listen to each other’s ideasb) Take turnsc) Make notes
3. Share with the class
Reading
Main Ideas Animals ChoicesRead with a partnerRead to selfListen in reading circle
Instructions•As you read make notes in your journal. •Include main points and animals.
Questions for Our Guest Speaker
Making Connections
Totem Poles
Reasons for carving
Myths and stories
Symbols and designs
How they are made
Scavenger Hunt at the MuseumRecord answers in your journals. Work together as a group to find out:1. Totem pole size2. Materials used to carve and paint totem poles3. At least 4 types of totem poles (reasons for
making them)4. Name of at least one carver, 5. At least 4 different animal designs or symbols
found on totem poles. 6. Choose a totem pole example and sketch some of
the designs
Writing ChecklistTheme: Tlingit Totem Poles
Objective: Using the Write Tools process write 2 or more paragraphs explaining what you have learned about Tlingit Totem poles.
Format: Write as through you are creating a sign for a totem pole display in a museum.
Pictures: May be added when your writing is complete.
Checklist
1. Complete Write Tools Planner • Features of totem poles: height, diameter, placement• Why were totem poles carved?• What were poles made from and with?• What symbols are used on totem poles?
2. Write your paragraphs
3. Check• Each paragraph has a topic sentence• The information in the paragraph is on topic• You included everything you learned about totem poles• Punctuation is correct• Spelling is correct
Tlingit Design
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Work together as a group1. Brainstorm ideas for a
story pole or a celebration pole
2. Each person will contribute one symbol or part of the story
3. Decide the order of symbols on the pole
4. Use the design elements5. Sketch your symbol on
the paper.6. Use traditional colors to
add color with pastels. 7. If you are waiting to work
on the pole, begin constructing the 3D pole with boxes and masking tape
Totem Pole L What did we learn?
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