ELA Mod 1 Lesson 8

1. Synthesizing Symbolism:
Personal Wampum Belt
Grade 4: Module 1A: Unit 1: Lesson 8
R. Medina

2. Learning Target
 I can make connections between narratives and
poetry to other texts and ideas. (RL.4.11)
 I can create an artwork in response to themes I
have studied in class. (W.4.11)
 I can engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions. (SL.4.1)
 I can create a wampum belt that relates to
a theme we have been studying in class.

3. Learning about Wampum
Belts
Video #1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSrWCkvOFa0
http://www.slideshare.net/cscagluso/wampum-belt-powerpoint
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
 Wampum is made of shells
 Wampum is used to tell stories and form agreements
 The belt is never worn
 Symbols and pictures are used to depict the stories
 Your belts will also tell a story.

4. Planning and Creating a
Personal Wampum Belt
 Discuss ideas for your wampum belts with a partner. Use
active listening.
 Use your Making Connections, Keeping Track chart,
and any other paper from your orange folder to come up
with symbols.
 Make a few sketches before you start on your final
wampum belt.
 You will only have today to finish these belts because we
will be writing about them in the next lesson
 Wampum Belt handout. Lets read the directions
together.

5. Sharing and Debrief
Reviewing the learning target “I
can create an artwork in
response to themes I have
studied in class.”