- identity (e.g., Define the Individual, Negotiate the Community)
- social responsibility (e.g., Shift Centres, Blur Margins), and
- social action (agency) (e.g., Understand Beliefs, Initiate Action).
| (a) |
Explore topics and contemporary and traditional visual, oral, multimedia (including digital) and written First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts that present different viewpoints and perspectives including those that reflect the diversity of Canada and its citizens' diverse personal identities, worldviews, and backgrounds (e.g., community, culture, values, spirituality, socio-economic status, language, ability, age, gender, appearance). |
| (b) |
Analyze and respond to a variety of First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts representative of various time periods and of the diverse cultures and regions of Canada in order to extend understanding of the ideas, themes, and issues explored in the texts. |
| (c) |
Analyze First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts to identify particular perspectives presented, and the forms and stylistic means used to communicate those perspectives. |
| (d) |
Analyze how historical, regional, cultural, political, and social contexts and events influence the presentation and interpretation of ideas, issues, and themes in First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts. |
| (e) |
Identify connections between personal experiences and prior knowledge of language and texts to develop interpretations of a variety of First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts. |
| (f) |
Respond personally and critically to perspectives and styles of a variety of First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts and explain how the study of those texts enhances understanding of self, others, and Canadian identity. |
| (g) |
Analyze ways in which language and texts reflect and influence the values and behaviours of people and diverse communities. |
| (h) |
Identify the various elements of style used in First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts, and explain how the elements help communicate meaning and enhance the effectiveness of the texts. |
| (i) |
Explain how First Nations, Métis, Saskatchewan, and Canadian texts raise awareness about a variety of regional issues, ideas, cultures, events, and people, and promote social and personal change. |
