Day: April 17, 2023

Acknowledgement-Tianxiao

Symbolism

Story #2 “The Door” by Ann. R. Loverock   The Door

Pre-reading:

• What is a symbol? Go through the symbols ppt provided.
• What does the word “Taaqtumi” mean?

Post-Reading Questions:

• How does the ‘voice’ of the storyteller impress the reader with its accuracy?
• Is this a ‘story’ in the traditional sense? Why or why not?
• Thinking about what you learned about traditional storytelling, identify and discuss some of the ‘signature’ or markers that make it an oral story? (structure, repetition).
• Can you find the allegory in this story? Look for the main symbol
• How does the setting impact the conflict and plot?
• What is the importance of this kind of story and its role in recording First Peoples history?

Record your groups’ answers in your shared document on your channel. Remember to include quotes

Acknowledgement-Leo

silent reading

Now it’s your turn!! Indigenous Futurism Creative Write

Prose Fiction Terminology 10 probably a good idea to review these terms

Elements of a Plot Diagram]

You can choose to use any of these templates:

Short story summary good

Plot Diagram

Once you have your story sketched out, the next step is to decide how to tell it

Options:

• traditional written story, like “Stars”
• Graphic novel style, like “Kitaskinaw 2035”
• Oral story
• other ideas?

 

Acknowledgement-Ellie

Let’s watch Raven as trickster

raven-steals-the-light here is another version

Questions for Concept Map:

• What are some characteristics of Trickster characters?
• Which of those Trickster characteristics are most evident in the Raven character from the film?
• How is Raven similar/different to Eagle and Frog?
• What do Raven and Eagle think about the subject of ‘change’?
• What techniques does the filmmaker use to make the story entertaining?
• What lessons are imparted