nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30
10.2.1
Select and use appropriate strategies to construct meaning and communicate, including language cues and conventions (phonological, semantics, syntactic, pragmatics, graphophonics and morphological)
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | uses repetition to intimidate nēhiyaw language when practicing words or phrases |
| (b) | associates new words or expressions with familiar ones using nēhiyawēwin uses available technological aides to support language learning such as the website: Gift of Language & Culture www.giftoflanguageandculture .ca |
| (c) | focuses on key words to understand information when listening, viewing and reading |
| (d) | identifies the purpose or intent of a message |
| (e) | asks questions for clarification and recognizes when understanding breaks down |
| (f) | plans what and how to communicate a message in every day conversations |
| (g) | risks errors by pushing own language boundaries |
| (h) | sustains prolonged interaction with pauses to formulate oral text and to self correct |
| (i) | uses words and expressions in different ways when intended language is not available |
| (j) | creates word webs, tables and other graphic organizers in order to remember groups of words or patterns |
| (k) | analyzes an unfamiliar word through its word parts and the context to comprehend |
| (l) | identifies areas of personal difficulty and decides on a plan of how to resolve the problem |
| (m) | distinguishes between fact and opinion of nēhiyaw perspectives when using a variety of sources of information (kēhtē-ayak, books, archives, television, World Wide Web) |
| (n) | divides the overall learning task into sub-tasks, for example when learning weather terms break down the term to root word, prefix and suffix |
| (o) | assesses own performance or comprehension at the end of a task by answering questions such as, "Did I ask an entire question or did I answer the question correctly? What other way could I have said what I did?" |
| (p) | formulates key questions to guide inquiry |
| (q) | takes part in group decision-making by informing and sharing with others suggestions one has |
| (r) | uses suitable phrases to intervene in a discussion (e.g., What do you think about ...? Could you tell me more about ...? I wonder about ...?") |
| (s) | repeats part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding |
| (t) | summarizes the point reached in a discussion to help focus a task |
| (u) | works with others to monitor own language learning (e.g., peers, teachers) |
| (v) | uses support strategies to help peers persevere at learning task |
| (w) | uses note taking to write down key terms or concepts (e.g., split page notes, write down key term on one side and meaning of the term on the other) |
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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
R013615
Big Skunk. Plains Cree (Y)
This black and white storybook is written in Plains Cree (“Y” dialect), syllabics, and contains English translations. It is a retelling of a story that the author remembers hearing when he was a child on the trapline in Northern Saskatchewan. Included in the book are storytelling suggestions and questions to guide discussion. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.00
Record posted/updated:
July 16, 2021
R013517
nīmihitowak. Plains Cree (Y)
Grandmother and grandfather celebrate their 50th anniversary with a feast and dance. This resource is an authentic, illustrated short 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 :
$5.00
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 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
R013639
awāsisak kiyokawewak omosōmiwāwa. Swampy Cree (N)
Jack and Wapan visit their grandfather at the farm. This resource is an illustrated short story. The text is solely in Swampy Cree, "N” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.25
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 language acquisition routines throughout the year. The curriculum book and 305 flashcards may be purchased as a single bundle or separately.
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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$150.00
Record posted/updated:
October 31, 2024
R017491
pihcāyihk, wathawītimihk, otihtapapiw = Inside, Outside, Upside Down. Woodland Cree (TH)
A rabbit has an adventure when he goes to town in a box. This book utilizes repetition and short simple sentences to assist in learning new words. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is in Woodland Cree, "TH” dialect and in English.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.00
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022
R016063
pihcāyihk, wayawītimihk, otihtapapiw. Woodland Cree (TH)
A rabbit has an adventure when he goes to town in a box. This book utilizes repetition and short simple sentences to assist in learning new words. 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:
March 7, 2022
R016788
wāpiski-minōs = The White Cat. Plains Cree (Y)
A white cat is used in this short storybook to teach the cats’ body parts, colours and play activities. The book utilizes repetition and short simple sentences to assist in learning new words. A reference chart is provided at the back of the book to assist with the pronunciation of the Cree letters. The text is in Plains Cree, "Y” dialect, and in English.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.00
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022
R017899
wāpiski-pōsīs. Woodland Cree (TH)
A white cat is used in this short storybook to teach the cats’ body parts, colours and play activities. The book utilizes repetition and short simple sentences to assist in learning new words. 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:
March 7, 2022
R017496
pihcāyihk, wayawītimihk, otihtapapiw. Swampy Cree (N)
A rabbit has an adventure when he goes to town in a box. This book utilizes repetition and short simple sentences to assist in learning new words. 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 Swampy Cree, "N” dialect.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.00
Record posted/updated:
March 7, 2022
R013519
How to Say It in Cree. Plains Cree (Y)
This book provides Plains Cree (“Y dialect”) words and activity prompts on a variety of topics. It provides many examples of popular themes that may be used in everyday discussion. A glossary provides English to Cree translations.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.00
Record posted/updated:
July 19, 2021