OSBC Aboriginal Fiction

OSBC Aboriginal Fiction

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Aboriginal Fiction is a complete module with lessons, assessments and multimedia. It can be used in a classroom setting or for individual learners. This resource was developed by BC teachers, instructional designers and multimedia experts and was assessed by Aboriginal reviewers. It is suitable for any senior English course, in whole or part, for short story and/or novel study (Richard Wagamese’s Keeper’n Me).

It is available in three versions:

  • Single-user
  • 35 user version to be installed on a network server
  • 100 user version to be installed on the school’s network server
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Features
  • Interactive multimedia
  • Designed to complement our courses but can be used as a stand alone resource
  • Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers and multimedia experts
  • Module structure so any or all pieces can be used
  • Authentic and engaging activities
  • Address current Ministry of Education IRP learning outcomes
System Requirements

Requires a modern computer with a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player 7 or later (free to download from Adobe's website)

Server versions require installation on a locally networked server

Systme Requirements
Aboriginal Ficton Media:
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Section 1
Introducing Fiction

Why we read; identifies reasons why people read with guided practice questions and reader response activities
Types of Fiction; examines the main terms and models of stories
Elements of the Story; student’s study and respond to the short story The Shawl by Louise Erdrich
Assignments; Two options for the assignment: Garnet Raven, Before and After or Informal Letter from Garnet

Section 2
Aboriginal History and the Novel

The First Storytellers; examines the history of oral cultures and traditions
Assignment; Interview an Elder or Research Paper

Section 3
Fiction Up Close

Point of View; identifies the point of view with guided practises
Setting; recognizes terms with guided practises using The Cave by Jack Forbes.
Plot; illustrates the foundations of a plot, with two guided practises including the reading of Thomas King’s A Coyote Columbus Story
Theme; a multimedia illustration of themes
Symbolism; a multimedia illustration of symbolism with a reading of The Feathers by Linda Hogan
Character and Characterization; identifies terms with two guided practices
Style; identifies forms of style with a guided practise using the short story, A Mountain Legend by Jordan Wheeler
Assignments; Story Review or Editorial

Section 4
Full Circle

Preparing for the Exam; with a message from Allen Jacob
Assignment; a close reading of Sherman Alexie’s South by Southwest

Glossary

Terms and definitions

Multimedia

The Power of the Word; multimedia presentation of quote from The Way to Rainy Mountain by N Scott Momaday
The Storytellers and their Stories; an interactive multimedia activity presenting the authors that are covered in this resource
Native Narrative; a multimedia tutorial illustrating the difference in Aboriginal narration
Geneological Chart for The Shawl; an interactive activity for the short story
The Legacy of Government Policy; an interactive activity illustrating various government policies including how long they were in effect
Keeper’n Me Plot Diagram; a self-check activity reinforcing the story’s plot
Healing through Storytelling; audio presentation of the power of storytelling
The Mole; multimedia presentation of this story from Keeper’n Me
Humour in Storytelling; multimedia presentation from John Melvin
Allen Jacob’s Message to Aboriginal Youth; multimedia presentation of Allen Jacob’s message
Point of View Revisited quiz; a self-check activity on grammar usage

External Resources

Print; English 12 Aboriginal Fiction Source File (collection of short stories)

Richard Wagamese, Keeper’n Me (novel)