Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Presentation of FAQ’s and Traditional Tales

Objective: First, the FAQ’s will be shared and posted on the wall. Then there will be a presentation of the traditional tales to the school group. There will also be a presentation at the Home and School meeting. Presentation of Frequently Asked Questions and Traditional Tales.

Activity: First, the FAQ’s will be shared and posted on the wall. Next, there will be a presentation of the traditional tales to the school group. At the next Home and School meeting these will be shared with parents and friends. If it is possible, a Cherokee Native American speaker should discuss adapting to modern culture while still maintaining traditional beliefs and culture. This could be done in person or videoed.

Assessment: Did target audience respond in a positive way to the presentations? Did the student feel fulfilled and successful because of involvement in this project?