Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina
Biography (nonfiction), 1,227 words, Level U (Grade 4), Lexile 950L
Ballet is very popular all around the world, but in the mid-twentieth century, the most recognized ballerinas were all from Europe. One Native Osage woman changed that. Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina tells the story of Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief Osage, the first American dancer to become an internationally renowned prima ballerina. The story of an interesting woman and beautiful photographs will keep students engaged in this biography while also giving them a chance to summarize the text and determine the authors' point of view. The book and lesson are also available for levels O and R.
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Author's Point of View : Determine the author's point of view
Grammar and Mechanics
Compound Sentences : Recognize and use compound sentences
Word Work
Homographs : Identify and use homographs in sentences
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
