10.4.5
Perform language functions that allow learners to produce communication.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) explains a procedure: describes what is done and why, such as how and why people heat their drums (Plains Cree) before they play, or why tobacco is left in the ground when earth medicines are taken from the land (Woodland Cree)
(b) describes events and experiences in logical progression, such as how birch syrup is gathered in spring, or how to set a fish net, or how different groups of people interacted with one another on the plains and in the north
(c) outlines similarities and differences between people, objects or situations; e.g., compare the Woodland and Plains nēhiyawēwin , or compare nēhiyawēwin spring and fall activities using T charts or Venn diagrams
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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