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*Please note that it is always best practice to prioritize local Indigenous knowledge and culture, and consult with elders/knowledge keepers, especially when teaching about traditional Indigenous practices. If you are able to find an elder/knowledge keeper to come in and teach students, or even to do it through an online source such as Zoom, Teams or Facebook, this is always best practice.
*Please note that it is always best practice to prioritize local Indigenous knowledge and culture, and consult with elders/knowledge keepers, especially when teaching about traditional Indigenous practices. If you are able to find an elder/knowledge keeper to come in and teach students, or even to do it through an online source such as Zoom, Teams or Facebook, this is always best practice.
| literary_terms_2019.doc |
| literary_terms_scavenger_hunt_for_movie.doc |
| literary_terms_2019__1_.doc |
| literary_terms_game.doc |
| literary_terms_scavenger_hunt_for_movie__1_.doc |
| individual_novel_assignment-_own_choice_20172.doc |
Indigenous Novel Unit/Lesson plans
General Novel assignments to use with any novel (can also be adapted for short stories)
| lit_circle_fill_in_blanks_revised_march_2022.docx |
| literature_circle_with_examples_for_english_first_peoples_12.docx |
| monkey_beach_literature_circle_prep_2019.docx |
| literature_circle_preparation_sheet_fill_in_the_blank__1_.docx |
Absolute True Diary of a Part Time Indian Novel study Parts 1-6
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_1.pdf |
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_2.pdf |
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_3.pdf |
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_4.pdf |
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_5.pdf |
| absolute_true_diary_of_a_part_time_indian_unit_plan_part_6.pdf |
| efp_10_absolute_true_diary_research_pre_reading_project_2022.docx |
| efp_10_absolute_true_diary_research_pre_reading_project_2022_rubric.docx |
| efp_10works_consulted_for_research_project.docx |
| research_handout_example_word_document_2022_efp_10.docx |
| questions_to_help_you_with_your_research_topic_and_making_sure_you_cover_the_basics__1_.docx |
| absolute_true_diary_questions_pg_1-24_chap_1-3.docx |
| absolute_true_diary_reading_reflection_sheets_2022_4_pages.docx |
Link to chapter summaries of Absolute True Diary of a part time Indian- would also suggest using audio book from audible.ca
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes
Medicine River By Thomas King- Novel study parts 1-5
| medicine_river_part_1.pdf |
| medicine_river_part_2.pdf |
| medicine_river_part_3.pdf |
| medicine_river_part_4.pdf |
| medicine_river_part_5.pdf |
Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson
plot notes monkey beach - MS. ASHLEY'S WEBPAGE (weebly.com)
monkey beach research links - MS. ASHLEY'S WEBPAGE (weebly.com)
Monkey Beach Pre reading research assignment handouts
plot notes monkey beach - MS. ASHLEY'S WEBPAGE (weebly.com)
monkey beach research links - MS. ASHLEY'S WEBPAGE (weebly.com)
Monkey Beach Pre reading research assignment handouts
| monkey_beach_research_assignment_revised_feb_2022.docx |
| monkey_beach_research_information_package_rubric_2020_with_teacher_and_student_marks.docx |
| monkey_beach_works_consulted_for_research_project.docx |
| monkey_beach_research_handout_example.docx |
Monkey Beach reflection assignments and question handouts
| monkey_beach_reading_reflection_fill_in_the_blanks_assignment_1_p_1-26.docx |
| monkey_beach_questions_section_1_p_1-26.docx |
| monkey_beach_reading_reflection_questions_to_do_your_own_reflection_and_get_better_mark.docx |
| monkey_beach_reading_reflection_example_for_one_quote.docx |
| monkey_beach_reading_reflection_assignment_new_2022.docx |
| end_of_novel_questions_monkey_beach.docx |
| dual_entry_journal_rubric_revised_2019.doc |
| possible_sentence_starters_for_dual_entry_journal_2019.docx |
| possible_pages_for_quotes_for_dual_entry_journals_2019__2_.docx |
| literature_circle_preparation_sheet_fill_in_the_blank.docx |
| monkey_beach_reading_section_questions.docx |
| blank_literature_circle_mark_sheet.xlsx |
| blank_lit_circ_disc_rubric.xlsx |
| how_to_answer_a_question_with_a_reason_example_and_explanation_monkey_beach.docx |
| monkey_beach_in_class_essay_choices_trimester_2_efp_12b_2020.docx |
| shrek_example_persuasive_essay_life_lessons.docx |
| essay_outline_chart_for_monkey_beach_in_class_essay_2019.docx |
| monkey_beach_in_class_essay_2019.docx |
Keeper 'n me-plot notes, reflection assignments, questions etc
| keeper_n_me_book_1_summary_by_ms_ashley__1__1.docx |
| keeper_n_me_notes_pg_87-120_1.docx |
| keeper_n_me_notes_pg_120-161_1.docx |
| keeper_n_me_plot_notes_book_3_pg._163-195_1.docx |
| keeper_n_me_reflection_journal_rubric_1.docx |
| rubric_for_discussions_1.docx |
| how_to_answer_questions_with_reasons_examples_and_explanations_using_movie_finding_nemo_1.docx |
| question_answer_rubric_1.docx |
| keeper_n_me_book_1_part_1_questions_1.docx |
| book_1_part_2_chapter_questions_keeper_n_me_1.docx |
| book_2_chapter_questions_keeper_n_me_1.docx |
| book_3_chapter_questions_keeper_n_me_1.docx |
| book_4_chapter_questions_keeper_n_me_1.docx |
| reading_reflection_note_taking_sheet_2023.docx |
| keeper_n_me_reading_reflection_revised_2023.docx |
| literature_circle_with_examples_for_english_first_peoples_12__1_.docx |
| literature_circle_preparation_sheet_fill_in_the_blank_1.docx |
| literature_circle_discussion_instructions_1.docx |
| anchor_enrichment_activities_1.doc |
| reading_journal_questions_for_keeper_n_me.docx |
| keeper_n_me_cross_word_questions.docx |
| reading_quote_writing_assignment_keeper_n_me.docx |
| reading_section_questions_for_keeper_n_me.docx |
| reading_sections_to_do_questions_for_keeper_n_me_jan_2020_half_way_through_novel.docx |
General links for other webpages with novel lesson plans, and other useful resources
Windsor Indigenous Novel Study Guides & Resources - Indigenous Education - DistrictLibGuide at North Vancouver School District #44 (sd44.ca)
Windsor Indigenous Novel Study Guides & Resources - Indigenous Education - DistrictLibGuide at North Vancouver School District #44 (sd44.ca)
Indigenous novels to think about reading with your class
Indigenous Graphic novels to consider using with your class