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When Turtle Grew Feathers Lesson PlanWhen Turtle Grew Feathers Lesson Plan
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When Turtle Grew Feathers

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Students explore the Choctaw Native American tribe.  In this cross curriculum literacy and U.S. history lesson, students locate where the Choctaw Indians lived on a United States map.  Students listen to When Turtle Grew Feathers and respond to comprehension questions.  Students write a revised version of the story, complete common animal similes, and create a related board game.

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similes, figurative language, literary devices, listening comprehension, native americans

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choctaw, listening comprehension, native american folktales, native americans, similes, english language arts
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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