American Indian Resources and Sherman Alexie's Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Home

Note: This is based on a previous assignment. Please refer to your recent assignment for detailed instructions and expectations.

Project Overview

As part of Unit Three, this project prepares you to read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Working in groups, you will research topics related to modern American Indian culture or themes from the book. This research will improve your understanding of the book’s context, enhance your reading comprehension, and help you get more out of the text.

Your findings will be shared with the class through:

1. A 5-minute oral presentation (including a visual aid such as PowerPoint or poster board).
2. A handout summarizing your research (including citations for all sources used).

Assignment Requirements

• Presentation:

  • Must include a visual aid.
  • Should last approximately 5 minutes.

• Handout:

  • Summarize the key points from your research.
  • Include proper citations for all sources (websites, books, authors, etc.).

Research Topics

1. Sherman Alexie Biography

   • Biographical details about the author.
   • Include one fun fact and at least two quotes from Alexie.

2. Coeur d’Alene Tribe

   • Map and location of the tribe.
   • Cultural and historical information.

3. Bay Area Tribes

   • Locations of tribes in the Bay Area.
   • Cultural and historical information.

4. Indian Reservations

   • Map of tribal lands in the U.S.
   • Information about reservation types, living conditions, and history.

5. Politics of Tribal Casinos

   • Summary of arguments for and against tribal casinos.
   • Include interesting facts about tribal casinos.

6. Famous American Indians

   • At least two individuals from the past and two from the present.

7. Census Data on American Indians

   • Highlight the most recent data available.
   • Focus on aspects relatable to the class (e.g., American Indians in the Bay Area, Coeur d’Alene population, American Indian students).