English Language Arts 4
CR4.1
Comprehend and respond to a variety of grade-level texts (including contemporary and traditional visual, oral, written, and multimedia texts) that address:
- identity (e.g., Expressing Myself)
- community (e.g., Building Community)
- social responsibility (e.g., Preserving a Habitat) and support response with evidence from text and from own experiences.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
View, listen to, read, and respond to a variety of texts that reflect diverse personal identities, worldviews, and backgrounds (e.g., culture, age, gender, language) including First Nations and Métis texts. |
| (b) |
View, listen to, and read a variety of texts related to theme or topic of study and show comprehension by:
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| (c) |
Connect the insights of an individual or individuals in texts to personal experiences. |
| (d) |
Identify similarities and differences between personal experiences and the experiences of people from various cultures portrayed in a variety of texts including First Nations and Métis texts. |
| (e) |
Identify cultural representations in oral, print, and other media texts from various communities including First Nations and Métis communities. |
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R053244
Raven Power
Raven identifies, through several scenarios, that the men and boys in the community take the women and girls for granted and show lack of respect for them. The women go on a week-long retreat, and only Jacob seems able to make coffee, cook meals and keep things running. Raven and Chief Big Sky negotiate to bring the women back, make everyone happier and strengthen the community. This is a humorous and inspiring video in which a young girl takes responsibility to do something about a problem i...
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Thro...
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101611
The Legend of the Buffalo Stone
Based on a traditional Blackfoot story, this illustrated book is the story of a young Blackfoot girl whose dream saves her tribe from famine after the disappearance of the buffalo. The themes of interdependence, animals and of the environment are prevalent in this book. A PDF of a corresponding teacher’s guide can be downloaded from the publisher’s website.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R101478
Circle of Life Set 5. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life set contains eight books that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The books are intended to support guided reading at levels Q-S. Titles in the set include: Building a Birchbark Canoe, Sky Woman, The Full Moon Ceremony, Little Owl, Snaring Rabbits, Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum, Becoming Brave Bear, and Wampum. Each of the books has a lesson card with before, during and after reading activities. The teacher support disc contains the ele...
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Circle of Life Set 5. Becoming Brave Bear (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Building a Birchbark Canoe (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Little Owl (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Sky Woman (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Snaring Rabbits (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. The full Moon Ceremony (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Wampum (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$91.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R046591
Under One Sun Grade 4. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from N-S. The topics address various aspects of treaty such as treaty symbols, making treaties, Treaty Days, the fairness of numbered treaties and residential schools.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health a...
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019