Native Ways of Knowing
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Native Ways of Knowing Book Guides
As educators, it's crucial to carefully select books and materials that authentically depict Native peoples, both historically and in contemporary contexts. To support this effort, consider using the Native Ways of Knowing Book Guides, which help in selecting and teaching high-quality materials. By decolonizing and indigenizing classrooms and libraries, these guides empower educators and parents to choose literature authored by Indigenous writers, offering insights into vibrant Indigenous cultures.
Integrating these guides into your educational spaces will foster culturally and linguistically responsive literacy and foster belongingness for Native students and families. This not only enriches your school, classroom, or home library but also nurtures empathy, courage, resilience, sovereignty, and a deeper understanding of Native Ways of Knowing among young readers.
Expand your school and home literary collections with works by Indigenous authors and illustrators who employ Indigenous storytelling techniques, showcasing the diversity of Native cultures and importance of honoring tribal sovereignty. Embracing these narratives not only broadens perspectives but also honors and celebrates Indigenous voices and experiences.
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STEWARDS care for the land, people, animals, and Nature.
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steward
Students will act as stewards, which are people who listen, learn, and care. Stewards are responsible and kind helpers. They learn how to respect and take care of important things, like plants and animals, by being gentle and helping them grow. Students learn how to care for the land, nature, people, and animals.
TITLE of Book
Teacher will introduce the title of the book written by Native American authors. 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 what they 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. Helps 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.
Words to LEarn
Teacher will introduce the new words to learn in the book. Preview all the vocabulary words from the story and share a student-friendly definition of the word. Students will read words several times with teacher and play a word listening game during the read aloud.
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Author and Illustrator
Teacher explains that the author of the book is a Native American, say the author’s name and tribal affiliation. Teacher does the same for the illustrator. Teacher facilitates the discovery of the book including: parts of the book, role of author and illustrator, book walk and page observations, and Reading Inquiry Chart,
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Read and Learn
Teacher will read the book aloud and model reading clearly and slowly to allow students to think. Teacher provides think aloud while reading, allowing time for the students to think about what's happening or what might come next. Students will study the pictures, listen for the vocabulary words, make comments, and ask questions about the book.
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Discuss and Share
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Teacher will facilitate a class discussion and encourage students to remember to listen, discuss, and share as stewards. Students will listen to others to become more responsible and curious to understand better. Take time to discuss, it allows students to form connections in their minds, and remember the book in more detail.
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Native Ways of Knowing Book Guides
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All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.