The Song That Called Them Home
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Description
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive and Diverse Learning in Elementary Schools
EIGHT differentiated comprehension activities support the story, The Song That Called Them Home, written by David A Robertson and illustrated by Maya McKibbin.
Students will develop a powerful understanding of this adventure story though reading response activities: Visualization, Connection, Meaning/Infer, Question, Problem/Solution, Summary and Reasoning
This unit includes differentiated activities to meet the learning needs of all students. ***See my Blog post: Diverse Literacy Needs of Elementary Students: Strategies for Engaging Instruction ***
This unit is developed to support a single read aloud copy. There is zero prep needed (other than photocopying.)
***This Product is featured in my blog post: Diverse Literacy Needs of Elementary Students: Strategies for Engaging Instruction ***
**Be sure to follow my blog for ideas throughout the year: InfusingIndigenousLit.com **
This unit supports the following BC Curriculum Language Arts 'Big Ideas':
- Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy
- Stories and other texts connect us to ourselves, our families, and our communities
- Stories and other texts can be shared through pictures and words
- Everyone has a unique story to share
- Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us
The differentiated activity sheets supporting this unit are perfect for students between Grade 2 - Grade 5 and could be used to guide discussions for Kindergarten and Grade 1.
Other Unit Suggestions:
Residential Schools – A Unit for Primary Grades
Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii
Follow my blog, Infusing Indigenous Literature, to see how I integrate Indigenous literature in my curriculum throughout the year: www.infusingindigenouslit.com
