10.4.1
Receive and give information by choosing the appropriate language function.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) uses a combination of simple social interaction patterns to perform transactions and interactions (e.g., invitation, accepting, nonaccepting, explaining, extending, and writing) specific to the nēhiyaw culture
(b) explores and uses formal and informal nēhiyawēwin and behaviours in a variety of contexts
(c) uses learned expressions in a variety of contexts
(d) asks for and responds to questions of clarification about objects: directions, prices, purpose, location; e.g., "tāniwā ana atim? tāniyikohk? tānimayikohk?, tānitahtwāw?"
(e) asks for and responds to questions of clarification about action or movement: frequency, duration, direction; e.g., "tānitahto aniki iskwēsisak kā-mētawēcik wayawītimihk? Tāniyikohk anima ēitakihtēk?"
(f) asks for and responds to questions of clarification about "who did what to what/ whom", such as "He hid her hat.", "awīna yahkinew sēkēpayīs? Who is that pushing the car?", "wīsakinisiw wēwēpisēwīnih? He hurt himself on the swing."
(g) asks for and responds to questions about logical relations: cause, conditional, contrast, conjunction; e.g., "tānitē ana Bill ē-itohtēt? Where is Bill going?", "tāniwā nikāwīnān? Where is our mother?."
(h) Asks for specific help and completes task
(i) follows instructions involving several objects and actions (learning to dance, jig, or prepare food)
(j) exchanges and shares opinions, preferences, and shares justification
(k) participates in conversations that include past (ihkē), present (mēkwāc) and future (niyāk) actions and events
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R011887
tānisi-kākī-itāhkamikahk piyak-ispathiw. Woodland Cree (TH)
While Jack and Okinis are at home sick, they remember the good times they had last summer. This authentic resource will provide an opportunity for students to test their knowledge and understanding of the Cree language. There is a set of questions to go along with a short description of each image. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is solely in Woodland Cree, “TH” dialect.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.00
Record posted/updated: July 16, 2021
R012007
nipostiskīn nipostiskawāw. Woodland Cree (TH)
This short book introduces basic clothing vocabulary and how to use the phrase "I wear...” The Cree alphabet is included, and the text is solely in Woodland Cree, “TH” dialect.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $5.00
Record posted/updated: July 16, 2021
R013640
kiyokēw wāpan. Plains Cree (Y)
Wapan gets bit by okinis dog. This resource is a short illustrated story. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is solely in Plains Cree, "Y” dialect.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $4.50
Record posted/updated: July 16, 2021
R013614
Teaching Cree Through Actions and Pictures. Plains Cree (Y)
Using the Total Physical Response approach to language teaching, this book provides a detailed description of how to do the action for the Cree word that is being taught. It includes samples of Cree grammar in Plains Cree (“Y” dialect).
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.00
Record posted/updated: July 16, 2021
R010635
100 Days of Cree
Based on a series of Facebook posts, the 100 short chapters or "days" in the book introduces a chain of related words, addressing both traditional and contemporary topics. It may be used to support developing Cree language skills and relates many words to notions present in Cree culture, explaining how some words are formed. A guide to Cree pronunciation is included. The Y dialect is used in the text. Caution: A few topics within the text may not be deemed appropriate for a school setting.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $24.95
Record posted/updated: July 16, 2021
R013285
Teaching Sacred Language Curriculum (Book and Flashcards)
This curriculum, developed from a First Nations perspective, provides a framework of strategies and tools to enable holistic language learning. This model will work with any Indigenous language and incorporates methodologies such as Accelerated Second Language Acquisition (ASLA), Total Physical Response (TPR) and elements of the standard roman orthography (SRO) and modified roman orthography (MRO) systems. Included are assessments based on traditional ways of knowing and monthly charts for la...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $150.00
Record posted/updated: August 19, 2022