grade 11 native studies university prep nbe 3u1
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GRADE 11 NATIVE STUDIESUNIVERSITY PREP
NBE 3U1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbNDmKFzzG8&feature=related
NATIVE ENGLISH
Pre-Requisite: Grade 10 Academic English
Credit value: 1.0
IF ANY OF YOUR REASONS FOR TAKING THIS COURSE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING THEN YOU ARE MORE THAN ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THIS AMAZING COURSE
It is something new and exciting You want to learn more about Aboriginal roots and
culture You dislike Shakespearean plays You want something different You like having Ms. Junyk or Ms. Hemsworth as a
teacher
ASSESSMENT FORMAT USED
Tests Quizzes Writing assignments Oral work Group work Peer evaluation Self evaluation
SUMMARY
Study the works of English Aboriginal writers
Focusing on the understanding on the true aboriginals
Why it is important to study Canadian Aboriginals
Study the problems aboriginals face in society
Analyze literary texts and the media works Gain appreciation for aboriginal writings as
well as culture and their traditions
WHAT WE READ
Keeper ’N Me (Novel)Toronto at Dreamer’s Rock (play)Education is Our Right (play)Poems Legends Stories
WHY THIS COURSE?
Learn about aboriginal heritage and cultural concepts
-The Circle/The Medicine Wheel-The Number 4-Extended Family-Collective Decision Making-Holistic Approach to Life-Cooperation-Respect
A Final exam is required as well as an ISU and a culminating activity
You learn just as much if not more than you would in any other English course
You do not study Shakespeare
All assignments focus around an aboriginal aspect which is a great learning experience and very enjoyable
You become more open minded and view Indians (Aboriginals) in a whole new light
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN ASSIGNMENT CREATED BY HARKAMAL
AND ILISH FOR THE ABORIGINAL LEGEND OF BIG BIRD
http://goanimate.com/user/09enHKzMCJ-g
RESOURCES An Anthology of Canadian Native
Literature in English
Honour the Sun by: Ruby Slipperjack
Keeper’n Me by: Richard Wagamese
Movies: How People Got Fire, The Invisible Nation
QUESTIONS?
Please don’t hesitate to ask
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