BOOK GUIDES
Title: We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know Author: Traci Sorell (Cherokee Nation) Illustrator: Frané Lessac Genre: Non-fiction Lexile: 1410L Tribal Connection: Cherokee Nation Linked Read Aloud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiYIcLnhsUg
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STEWARD
Teacher will gather students on the carpet to begin the lesson and share that they will be continuing to grow and learn as stewards. The class will continue to learn Native Ways of Knowing from a new highlighted book written by Native American authors. Today the students will continue to act as stewards, which are people who listen, learn, and care. Stewards are kind and responsible helpers. They learn about things, like nature or being kind, and listen to others to understand better. Stewards take care of important things, like plants and animals, by being gentle and helping them grow. They also care about people and work together to make things better for everyone. Being a steward means learning, listening, and caring for the world and everyone in it. Students will continue to learn how to care for the land, nature, people and animals from a new Native Ways of Knowing book.
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TITLE OF BOOK
Teacher will share that in today’s lesson the students will be listening and learning a new story written by a Native American author. Teacher will introduce the title of the book, We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know . Teacher will ask the students to think about the title of the book, observe the pictures on the cover of the book, and predict what they think the book is about. Teacher will prompt students to wonder what the book is about based on the book title.
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Teacher will introduce the essential questions for students to think about as the book is read. These questions help students be engaged, make connections, promotes inquiry, and fosters thoughtful class conversation. The essential questions will guide the class discussion, activities, and support student deeper learning and reflection. What is tribal sovereignty? What are examples of efforts to reclaim cultural sovereignty? What are some examples of revitalizing and preserving Indigenous languages? How can students support Indigenous rights, amplify Native voices, and contribute to positive change in their communities? How do Native American authored books help us understand the value of Native American cultures and languages?
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