Oklahombres: Good and Bad

Oklahombres: Good and Bad

Kirsten Harrison

Sandi Lofton

Unit lesson for 5^th Grade

INFORMATION LITERACY Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively. (American Association of School Librarians [AASL], Information Power) 1. The student will demonstrate he/she understands the need for information. 2. The student will demonstrate he/she knows that in order to make decisions accurate information is needed. 3. The student will be able to identify and use a range of information sources. 4. The student will demonstrate he/she knows how to access information from a variety of sources – print, nonprint and electronic.

Unit Overview:

Begin the unit by reading Paradise on the Prairie by Molly Levite Griffis. Conduct discussions on life in Oklahoma at statehood and the challenges faced by lawmen, particularly the famous Three Guardsmen (see Paradise ch. 23) in keeping the peace. Have the class listen to song, “The Ballad of Belle Starr” by Bobby Barnett. Watch the video, The Story of Oklahoma: Outlaws and Lawmen. Break class into groups to research –

Group 1 researches famous lawmen, the Three Guardsmen

Group 2 researches famous outlaws in Oklahoma

Group 3 researches buried treasures in Oklahoma

Activities: *See rubrics for additional information on activity requirements.

1. Group 1 -The lawmen write a newspaper article describing their capture of a famous outlaw.

2. Group 2 -The outlaws make a wanted poster of a famous outlaw.

3. Group 3 -Treasure researchers “bury” a treasure cache and create a treasure map for other groups to use to find the treasure.

Conclusion: While class is enjoying their “treasure,” conclude the lesson by talking about some current Oklahoma lawmen who might be counterparts to the Three Guardsmen.

Post assessment: rubric for wanted poster, rubric for treasure map, rubric for newspaper article, student reflection paragraphs.

Wanted Poster Rubric

Requirements 5 3 1

Each requirement is worth 5 points. Use this rubric to guide you through the creation of your Wanted Poster.

Requirements	5	3	1
Poster Board	Used this size of paper	-------------------------	Did not use this size of paper
Mug Shot	Completed	------------------------	Not Completed
Full name given and alias, if used	Has complete full name if found	-------------------------	Has only first name (unless last and middle name could not be found)
Date of birth, and/or date of death	Completed	-------------------------	Did not complete
Last known location noted	Completed	------------------------	Did not complete
Info (7 sentences) - In the info please describe the character and what he or she is wanted for	Good content and has 7 sentences	Needs work and has only 4 sentences	Has 3 sentences or less and is of poor content
Interesting fact or quote	Has an interesting fact or quote	-------------------------	Does not have an interesting fact or quote
Reward	Has a reward	-------------------------	Does not have a reward
Accomplices/gang outlaw is a part of	Has accomplices/ gang listed	-------------------------	Does not have accomplices/gang listed
Contact information of local lawman	Has information on who to contact if the person is found	------------------------	Has no contact information

A: 45-50 B: 40-44 C: 35-39 D: 30-34 F: 0-29

Treasure Map Rubric

"Treasure" Map

DEFINED TASK: Treasure Research Group will create a "treasure" map using a “landmark” in the library to hide outlaw loot** (“loot” provided by Librarian). The other groups will designate one person from their group to be the treasure seeker. All recovered loot shall be equally divided among the class.

** Loot could be gold foil chocolate coins & other candy, gift certificates for free soft drinks, etc.. Also – make trading cards of the outlaws and the lawmen. Everyone who gets a trading card can read the biographical information to the whole class.

PROCESS:
        1.Decide with your group where you would like to hide your treasure (it must be able to be easily reached by another student).
    2. Develop 5-10 symbols for items in the library. (example: = desk)
    3. Draw a compass rose on your map and label the cardinal and intermediate directions.
    4. Neatly draw your symbols on your map and define them in your map key.
    5. Color your map.
    6. Place a star on your map to show where you would like the hunt to begin.
    7. Write directions that will lead to your treasure. (Example: Walk 5 steps south. Take 7 steps northeast and 2 steps west....)
                                                                    Have fun!!!

Treasure Map Rubric
Criteria	Excellent (3)	Satisfactory (2)	Needs Improv. (1)
*Map*
Map clearly defines symbols
Map is neat, colorful, legible
Compass rose has correct directions in relation to the items in the classroom
*Directions*
Uses directional words - N, S, NW, SW, etc.
Clear wording/easy to follow
Accurate-leads to treasure
Stays on task/cooperates with partner

TOTAL: + _______

EXCELLENT= 19-21 points           SATISFACTORY = 14-15
GOOD= 17-18 points                      NEEDS IMPROVEMENT = <14

Newspaper Article Rubric:

Element	Possible Points	Earned Assessment
Element	Possible Points	Self	Teacher
The headline of the article catches the attention of the reader and relates well to the topic.	5
The lead (or first sentence) captures the attention of the reader and sums up the focus of the story.	5
The introductory paragraph tells the most important facts and answers the questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how.	5
Details and elaboration are evident in the body of the news story and flow smoothly from the lead.	3
Quotes are used to add interest and support to the story.	3
The piece is a factual account of a newsworthy event.	3
The writer is objective and shows all sides to an issue.	3
The subject chosen by the student is timely, important, and/or interesting.	3
The sources for this news story are identified and are reliable.	5
The vocabulary is correct. The student uses words carefully to show exact meaning and is careful not to show bias through his/her choice of words.	3
The article is mechanically correct.	3
The work is neat and presentable.	3
Total:	39

EXCELLENT= 35-39 points SATISFACTORY = 27-30
GOOD= 31-34 points NEEDS IMPROVEMENT = <27

Student Reflection Paragraphs:

Each student should write a paragraph or 1/2 page describing what they learned about Oklahoma history and what they enjoyed most about the unit.

Annotated References:

Burton, A.T. (1991). Black, red, and deadly: Black and Indian gunfighters of the Indian

Territory, 1870-1907. Austin, TX: Eakin Press.

Information on black and Indian outlaws and black and Indian lawmen citing newspaper articles and official records; discusses such people as Cherokee Bill and Bass Reeves, as well as many others; also provides a detailed index.

(KH)

Butler, K. (1997). Oklahoma renegades: Their deeds and misdeeds. Gretna, LA: Pelican

Publishing Company, Inc.

A collection of information on famous lawmen and outlaws of the Twin Territories from the late 1800s to the early 1900s; also provides an excellent index and a chronology of homicides in the Twin Territories.

(KH)

Griffis, M. L. (2006). Paradise on the prairie. Austin, TX: Eakin Press.

A historical fiction novel about a young boy, Johnny Pickett, who comes to Oklahoma Territory with 17 other orphans on the “orphan train.” After many adventures, Johnny finds a paradise on the prairie when he is adopted by a caring family.

(KH) (SL)

Hanes, B. C. (1968). Bill Doolin, outlaw O.T.. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press.

A biography about the man known as the “King of Oklahoma Outlaws.”

(SL)

Jameson, W. C. (1998). Buried treasures of the Great Plains. Little Rock, AR: August House, Inc. Publishers.

Intriguing details of unfound treasure troves including four buried in

Oklahoma.

(SL)

Samuelson, N. B. (1998). Shoot from the lip: The lives, legends, and the lies of the three guardsmen of Oklahoma and U.S. Marshal Nix. Eastford, CT: Shooting Star Press.

A historical compilation that strives to present facts and dispel myths about Oklahoma’s most famous lawmen.

(SL)

Shirley, G. (1982). Belle Starr and her times: The literature, the facts, and the legends.

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press.

A biography that presents factual information and official records as well as common folklore about her life, deeds, and mysterious death.

(KH)

Sigma Education Media, (Distributor). (1987). The story of Oklahoma: Outlaws and lawmen. Video recording. Ada, Oklahoma.

A program about the Daltons, James-Younger gang, Bill Doolin, and the lawmen who pursued them.

(SL)

Other References:

Epstein, D. (2005). Lawmen of the old west. Detroit, MI: Lucent Books.

Morgan, R. D. (2003). The bandit kings of the Cookson Hills. Stillwater, OK: New Forum Press.

Mueller, J. (2006). Authentic assessment toolbox. Retrieved June 10, 2007, from Jon Mueller Home Page Web site: http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/examples/hymers97/treasuremap.html

Pomperaug Regional School District. (1995). Assessment for Newspaper Article. Retrieved June 10, 2007, from BPL.Net Web site: http://www.bcpl.net/~sullivan/modules/tips/rubrics_sec/news_article.html

Wilson, S. (1976). Oklahoma treasure and treasure tales. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press.

Greer, G.T. (n.d.). MVMMS wanted poster rubric. Retrieved June 11, 2007, from

Melrose Public Schools, Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Web site: http://melroseschools.com/mms/tech_ed/briefs/wanted_poster_rubric.pdf

Manfred, H. (n.d.). The ballad of Belle Starr. Retrieved June 11, 2007, from

http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/parton/2/belle2.html

Shirley, G. (1994). Marauders of the Indian Nations: The Bill Cook gang and Cherokee

Bill. Stillwater, OK: Barbed Wire Press.

Shirley, G. (1990). Gunfight at Ingalls: Death of an outlaw town. Stillwater, OK: Barbed

Wire Press.

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