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This Exploring Borderlands unit plan also includes:
- American Passages—A Literary Survey
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- Instructor Guides: Introduction & Table of Contents
- Instructor Guides: Preface
- Instructor Guides: What Is American Literature?
- Using the Video: Exploring Borderlands
- Activities: Exploring Borderlands
- Timeline
- Informational Text
- Graphic & Image
- Vocabulary
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What motivated Europeans to explore the New World, and what effects did their exploration have on Native American populations? The second installment of a 16-part American Passages series prompts pupils to watch a video and read several biographies of European explorers. They engage in discussions, draw pictures, write poetry, and complete a multimedia project to answer these questions and many more. There are also options for additional problem-based learning projects.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners write first person narratives from the perspective of both European explorers and native peoples
- Provide scholars with examples of Aztec poetry and ask them to choose a favorite to share with the class
Classroom Considerations
- Find the referenced video on the Internet by searching for the unit title
- Print the timeline and explorer biographies for student reference
- Requires a projector or other video viewing device
Pros
- Includes thorough overview questions and specific learning objectives
- Contains comprehension, context, and exploration questions for the video
- Provides a wealth of information, teaching tips, activities, and additional resources
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- None