Native American Housing in the Northwest, Interactive Lesson

Northwest Native Americans Reading Comprehension Lessons This interactive digital lesson for middle school students focuses on the history and culture of Northwest Native Americans. The self-paced slideshow combines video overviews with reading passages featuring text and audio. Close reading questions and writing prompts check comprehension and provide written assessment opportunities without formal tests. Educators can utilize the materials for whole-group instruction through projection. Alternatively, students could work independently or collaboratively in small groups, with options to differentiate for skill level through multiple modes of content delivery. Assessment data will inform teachers as to the efficacy of lessons and student mastery of topics. Ultimately, the multi-sensory and multimedia format aims to intellectually engage learners on Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.