Native Americans of North
Carolina
Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Conclusion
Evaluation
Teacher
Introduction
Storytelling is a vital part of Native American culture. In this
quest, you will research a Native American tribe of North
Carolina and become familiar with terminology associated
with your tribe. You will use these words to create your own
Native American style story.
Task
Search the following links to Native Americans of
North Carolina web sites to find words conveying
the spirit of Native American storytelling. Create
an ABC organizer with these words and then write
a Native American story using as many of the
words as possible. As a group, you will present
your story to the class.
Process
This quest is designed to be completed over a week’s period. You will have time each day to complete your task.
Read all directions before you click.
Activity 1: In assigned groups of four, choose to research one of the following tribes: Cherokee, Lumbee, or Catawba.
Activity 2: Click on the icon for your tribe. Read and learn.
Cherokee
Lumbee
Activity 3: Click once on the icon.
tribe to place in the ABC chart.
bPrint the ABC chart. Go back to the sites above to choose words that specifically relate to your
Activity 4: Click on this link to observe a Native American storyteller
rubric at this link as your guide.
Catawba
z. Pay close attention to gestures and voice changes. Print the
fThe rubric will tell you the number of words and the length of the story.
Now, go to your seats and create your own Native American story using words from the ABC chart.
Resources
http://www.ibiblio.org/storytelling
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncmoore/catawba.html
http://www.ccppcrafts.com
http://www.dickshovel.com/Catawba.html
http://www.monitor.net/monitor/9901a/lumbee.html
http://www.lumbee.org/historic_photos.htm
http://www.geocities.com/gholback_1999/Glohamlet.htm#Whoarethelumbee
http://www.cherokeeimages.com/culture/language
http://www.neosoft.com/powersource/cherokee/mounds.html
http://www.neosoft.com/powersource/cherokee/rose.html
http://www.cherokeemuseum.org
Evaluation
cClick here for the rubrics for
the ABC chart, written story, and
presentation.
Conclusion
At the end of this quest, your group will orally present your
story to the class.
Teachers’ Page
NCSCOS Objectives
Social Studies 1.1 Identify, locate, and describe ways of living in North Carolina, past and present.
Language Arts 1.01 Use word identification strategies appropriately and automatically when
encountering unknown words (graphophonic, syntactic, semantic).
•1.04 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through: wide reading, word study, knowledge of
homophones, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, knowledge of multiple meanings of words,
writing process elements, writing as a tool for learning, seminars, book clubs, discussions,
examining the author’s craft.
•2.03 Read a variety of texts, including: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama.
•4.02 Use oral and written language to: present information and ideas in a clear, concise manner, discuss,
interview, solve problems, make decisions.
•4.03 Make oral and written presentations using visual aids with an awareness of purpose and
audience.
•4.10 Use technology as a tool to gather, organize, and present information.
•5.09 Create readable documents through legible handwriting and/or word processing.
Dramatic Arts 1.02 Create and enact short stories, poetry or personal experiences about North Carolina.
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Project Rubric
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ABC Chart
Technology
Excellent/ 5 points
Maneuvered Webquest easily
Good/4 points
Maneuvered Webquest with little assistance
Satisfactory/3 points Maneuvered Webquest with guided assistance
Excellent/5
20-26 words
Good/4
15-19 words
Satisfactory/3 10-14 words
Re-do/0
0-9 words
Written Story
Excellent/5
Good/4
Satisfactory/3
Re-do/0
Proper use of spelling and grammar, story contains detail with clear beginning, middle, and end using a
minimum of 18-26 words from ABC Chart
Few spelling and grammar errors, story contains detail with clear beginning, middle, and end using a
minimum of 12-17 words from ABC Chart
Few spelling and grammar errors, story contains beginning, middle, and end with little detail, using a
minimum of 6-11 words from ABC Chart
Many spelling and grammar errors, little detail, unclear beginning, middle, and end, using 0-5 words from
ABC Chart
Storytelling
Excellent/5
Good/4
Satisfactory/3
Unsatisfactory/1
Appropriate use of gestures and voice changes, voice level, makes eye contact, and speaks clearly
Some use of gestures and voice changes, appropriate voice level, some eye contact, and speaks clearly
Little use of gestures and voice changes, low voice level, some eye contact, and speaks clearly
Little effort shown in all areas
Project Grade
Total Points
Excellent 17-20
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Good 14-16
Satisfactory 10-13
Unsatisfactory 0-9
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Cherokee Museum
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Legend of the Rose
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Cherokee Legends
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Cherokee Language
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Lumbee Language
Lumbee History
Lumbee Photos
Lumbee Cabin
Lumbee Canoe
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Catawba History
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Catawba Crafts
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Catawba Culture