National Day of Truth and Reconciliation​

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Silent Reading / Writing

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​​Short Story Elements & Literary Devices​​

• PowerPoint Lesson & Refresh

• Cornell Notes

 

​Pre-Activity

In preparation for our workshop tomorrow, we will discuss art and it's connection to Indigenous storytelling.

• Watch:  Songlines: Aboriginal Art and Storytelling

• Read:  Otgó’ä•’  Wampum

• Watch:  An Ancestral Art: Wampum | Spotlight

• Read:  Métis Dot Art

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​​Connected North Virtual Workshop: Métis Dot Art

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Métis people are one of three recognized groups of Indigenous peoples within Canada. The Métis were famous for their elaborate floral beadwork used to adorn clothing and other materials for sale and trade.

 

“Dot Art” uses dots of paint to mimic these traditional beading styles. The students will need a very small amount of different paint colours and an assortment of dowels and a pencil for drawing out their design.

 

​Métis Artist:  Connie Kulhavy

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Silent Reading / Writing​​

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Short Story:  "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan

• ​Closer look at: Character Analysis

 

​​Animated Short Stories 

• Closer Look at: Plot Sequencing

• "Piper" 

• "In a Heartbeat"

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Silent Reading / Writing

 

Short Story: "Borders" by Thomas King

• Read and/or listen to the story

• Answer the questions in the handout

• Closer look at:  Setting​​​​

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