As Long as the Rivers Flow and Goodbye Buffalo Bay BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
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Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning in Elementary Classrooms
This is a BUNDLE supporting two books written by award winning Cree author, Larry Loyie, As Long as the Rivers Flow and GoodBye Buffalo Bay
As Long as the Rivers Flow, written by written by Larry Loyie, with Constance Brissenden and illustrated by Heather D. Holmlund is a true story beautifully describing ten year-old Lawrence's life before going to residential school.
This novel study unit was created to support a single novel read-aloud, should a class set be unavailable. It has a duration of about two - three weeks, is appropriate for grades 4-8 and integrates Language Arts and Social Studies learning outcomes.
Comprehension strategies used in this unit are: connection, visualization, summarizing and real life extensions
The lessons are designed to be printed / photocopied into student work booklets with a comprehension task for each chapter. An answer key and rubrics are provided.
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Goodbye Buffalo Bay, written by award-winning Cree author Larry Loyie, is the true story and sequel to, As Long as the Rivers Flow. It follows the character Lawrence, depicting his time at residential school and life afterwards.
This novel study contains a 23 page student response booklet (and detailed answer key) that goes beyond basic comprehension. Using higher-level thinking, developing skills to analyse and support critical thinking, students learn foundation strategies that will follow them to high school and beyond.
This resource also includes two 'Big Questions' focusing on Child Rights violations committed by the residential schools and the complexities of multigenerational trauma caused by residential schools.
This novel study is suitable for individual independent learners, small groups and as a whole class study.
Other Units you may be interested in:
Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series BUNDLE
Strong Stories: Tlingit Series BUNDLE
To obtain a copy of this book and others like it, I recommend checking out Strong Nations, an online bookstore supplying indigenous books. Not only do they have an extensive selection, they provide themed book bundles for all age ranges.
