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Build Your Own Totem Pole | Informational Text | Growth Mindset | Self Esteem

Rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 20 reviews
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GATER Educator - Kris Prince
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4th - 7th, Homeschool
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This was a great resource that we used at the beginning of the year. We decorated a bulletin board with their totem poles and labeled it “You’re at the Top of the Totem Pole” for our fifth graders. It was aligned with our Native American Unit that we kick off the year with.
The writing idea was a perfect solution to brining writing into this unit of Social Studies. The students were able to quickly grasp what they were to do and make connections. It was also a great connection to S.E.L. lessons.
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Are you looking for an engaging, and differentiated approach to teaching a Growth Mindset, Building students' Self-Esteem, and Creating a Positive Classroom Environment? Then check out this tried and true, kid-tested, teacher-approved resource!

Go to new depths of learning with these open-ended critical and creative thinking activities. This resource uses the elements of depth and complexity as well as Bloom’s Taxonomy so that students can further enhance learning by:

  • Close Reading, Annotating, and Compiling New Information
  • Analyzing and Researching Totem Pole Color and Symbol Meaning (Using Internet access or personal devices)
  • Creating a unique and personalized Totem Pole based on research
  • Dig Deeper by watching a suggested video 'Art of the Totem'
  • Optional, but engaging: Play the TOTEM Card Game

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**Research website suggestions are included**

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>>>>Goal-setting for SELF-ESTEEM

Materials needed:

*Personal devices for research

Optional: Totem™ Card Game

Colored pens or pencils

Scissors

Glue sticks

Depth and Complexity activities are a means of differentiation. You know your students best. You will need to set the standards in terms of how detailed you would like the responses to be. This is a PRINT and Go Activity. The options for delivery are flexible and the directions are easy to follow. This resource can be used for independent work, centers, early finishers, or sub plans. Have fun!

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Total Pages
12 pages
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Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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