Comprehend and Respond
Students will develop their abilities to view, listen to, read, comprehend, and respond to a variety of contemporary and traditional grade-level-appropriate texts in a variey of forms (oral, print and other media) from First Nations, Metis, and other cultures for a variety of purposes including for learning, interest, and enjoyment.

CR

Outcomes
CR5.1
Analyze and respond to a variety of grade-level texts (including contemporary and traditional visual, oral, written,and multimedia texts) that address:
  • identity (e.g., Exploring Heritage)
  • community (e.g., Teamwork)
  • social responsibility (e.g. What is Fair?)
CR5.2
View and evaluate, critically, visual and multimedia texts identifying the persuasive techniques including promises, flattery, and comparisons used to influence or persuade an audience.
CR5.3
Listen purposefully to a range of texts from a variety of cultural traditions (including oral traditions shared by First Nations and Métis Elders and Knowledge Keepers) to understand ideas and instructions, to evaluate the message heard and the required follow-up action, and to draw conclusions about speaker's verbal and non-verbal message(s), purpose, point of view, and techniques used in presentation.
CR5.4
Read and demonstrate comprehension of a range of contemporary and classical grade-appropriate fiction, script, poetry, and non-fiction (including magazines, reports, instructions, and procedures) from various cultures including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and countries (including Canada).
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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 in her community. Gender equity is treated in a clear and balanced manner.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
rovervideo
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. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054828
Gum in My Hair: How to Cope with Bullying(Version 2.0)
Gum in My Hair: How to Cope with Bullying (Version 2.0) updates the 2003 version of the program with new research emphasizing the roles of empathy and bystanders. This entertaining and upbeat video provides students with strategies for avoiding or diffusing bullying situations. An appropriate mix of interviews with middle school students who have been bullied, as well as interviews with adult experts, are woven throughout. The importance of confiding in a trusted adult is stressed.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Bullying
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R047972
Under One Sun Grade 5. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from Q-V. The topics include land claims, the Indian Act, treaty symbols, shattering stereotypes and our connection to the Earth.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 10, 2022
R100460
Turtle Island Voices Grade Five
The library pack for Grade 5 contains 10 titles - 3 traditional stories, 4 modern stories and 3 informational texts - that provide First Nations perspectives and support guided reading levels K-W. The books are also available as a full class set (6 copies of each title) and as individual titles. The teacher's guide includes lesson plans with activities, teaching suggestions, web connections and blackline masters. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards. Individual titles in the Grade 5 collection are: The White Deer, The Big Dark, The One Who Watches Over, Eagle Girl, Night Danger, Making Things Right, The Case of the Mysterious Paw Prints, Game On!, House and Home, and Helping Mother Earth.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022