My+American+Story

Grade 5
 * Project Title: My American Story **
 * Project Idea: Students are asked to use their personal American narrative and apply it to a prominent American figure. They will then will create that American figure in costume, speech, and present to the tourists in New Bern in front of the historic landmarks or spots downtown. **


 * Driving Question: What are the hidden stories of a figure in American history, and how do they relate to you? **
 * OR **
 * Who are you and what’s your American story? **


 * Content: **
 * American History, 5.H.2.2: Explain how key historical figures have exemplified values and principles of American History **
 * Reading: Research and Informational Text **
 * Writing: Narrative Writing **
 * Information and Technology Essential Standards **


 * Major Student Products: Interview, narrative, presentation **