The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
The Powwow Beat
Informational (nonfiction), 259 words, Lexile 540L Level 2 Grades 1-2
The powwow is an important cultural and spiritual event for Native Americans. It is an occasion on which they can celebrate their culture and history. Powwows take place across North America. They involve different dances accompanied by drumming and singing. The dancers usually wear elaborate outfits. People who go to watch the dancing can also buy Native American foods and crafts.
Book Resources
Teacher
Student
Lesson Resources
5-Day Shared Reading Lesson PDF
- Printable Cards PDF includes vocabulary cards.
Lesson Skills
Comprehension Skills and Strategies- Classify information
- Main idea and details
- Make predictions
- Text-to-self connections
Text Features
- Analyze photographs and captions
Phonics
- Initial consonant r-blends
Grammar and Mechanics
- Commas in a series
- Contractions
Word Work
- Book vocabulary
- Compound words
Shared Writing and a Home Connection are integrated into one of the skills above.
