Today we will continue to read about and learn about Louis Riel. Students will also start writing a paragraph about this famous Canadian by completing a Paragraph Building organizer.
Today’s Class:
- Correct the Louis Riel assignment (from last week)
- Complete the Louis Riel web
- Journals (your opinion about Louis Riel -do you think he is a hero or traitor? Why? Did you like the book? Why? Write a paragraph in your journals about this).
- Complete the Paragraph Building organizer
- Start writing your first draft paragraph about Louis Riel’s life.
Here is a picture of a Red River Cart (invented by the Metis):
Here are some links to articles about Louis Riel:
- 5 Facts about Manitoba’s founder Louis Riel–This English Online article will reveal all you need to know about Louis Riel
- Historica Canada–learn more about Louis Riel
- The fate of Louis Riel–Great CBC lesson about Louis Riel
More videos about Louis Riel:
A Canadian Minute
Heritage Minute
Test Your Knowledge about Louis Riel:
D. Test your knowledge about Louis Riel
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