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Storytelling: Using Authentic Aboriginal Resources

Storytelling: Using Authentic Aboriginal Resources. Start Up! K/1 Session: Presented by Fiona Morrison August 31st 2015. Shape of the session. *Acknowledgment of traditional territory *Knowing who we are, where we come from and what brings us here?

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Storytelling: Using Authentic Aboriginal Resources

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  1. Storytelling: Using Authentic Aboriginal Resources Start Up! K/1 Session: Presented by Fiona Morrison August 31st 2015

  2. Shape of the session *Acknowledgment of traditional territory *Knowing who we are, where we come from and what brings us here? *First peoples principles of Learning Activity *Overview of Nelson Storytelling Kit- a scavenger hunt process *I notice/ I wonder strategy with photo cards *Building from Clues : A story building and story telling process *Strong Nations resources: Building lesson plans *Using Puppets to Enhance learning *“Listen to the Water” action song *Closing Circle: Read Aloud and reflection on the afternoon

  3. First Peoples Principles of Learning • In groups of 3 examine the posters provided • Make meaning of the principles together • Connect to something you have experienced • Share

  4. The importance of Storytelling • “Storytelling has a power that reading aloud does not for it frees the storyteller to use creative techniques” • Linda Gambrell • What significance does storytelling have for Aboriginal (FNMI) people?

  5. Nelson Literacy 1 Storytelling Kit Celebrate the tradition of storytelling and Canada’s diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) cultures with authentic stories, illustrations, art, and photos from FNMI authors and artists

  6. Storytelling Kit Includes: 1 Theme Poster 1 Teacher’s Resource 5 Shared Reading Cards 2 Graphic Organizers 2 Poetry/Map Posters 4 Read-Aloud Picture Books 12 Photo Cards 1 Audio CD 1 Digital Resources DVD 1 easy-to-store Kit Bag

  7. Components Theme Poster & Shared Reading Cards Read-Aloud Picture Books Audio CD Photo Concept Cards Digital Resources DVD Teacher’s Resource Poetry/Map Posters

  8. Theme Poster

  9. Shared Reading Cards

  10. Shared Reading Cards

  11. Shared Reading Card

  12. Shared Reading Card

  13. Map Poster

  14. Photo Card

  15. Read-Aloud Picture Books

  16. Storytelling Kit Scavenger Hunt • In small groups explore the component of the kit you have been given • Discuss how you would use this in your classroom • Share your findings with the larger group

  17. I notice/ I wonder strategy • With you partner look at the photo card. • Use this language: “ I notice……” “ I wonder…” • When you have exhausted your observations and questions turn the cards over and discuss the content provided. • This strategy can be used effectively with any photos! Calendars and non fiction texts are good resources to use.

  18. Building from clues: A story building process • With a partner “build a story” from the clues presented from the story telling basket • Make sure your story has a beginning, middle and end • Form quads and storytell • Talk about how your stories were similar and different

  19. How Beaver Got His Flat Tail • Read aloud • As you listen, think about what aspects of this story are similar and different to yours • Brainstorm different ways to retell the story eg written formats, readers theatre, puppet shows

  20. Making connections • Talk about the strategy of building a story from clues. How could you use this ? • This technique can be used with many kinds of texts and lends itself to First Nations stories.

  21. Strong Nations Resources • With a partner choose a Strong Nation text and accompanying lesson plan • Read and discuss the text and the lesson plan

  22. Using Puppets to enhance learning • In groups of 4 choose puppets from the story basket • Create your own story with a setting, characters and beginning, middle and end. • Tips on using puppets with children: model. model ,model! Use as retelling first then transfer to a puppet centre

  23. Resources to support this work • Strong Nations- fabulous website and resources • FNESC (First Nations Education Steering Committee)- free downloadable resources and lesson plans and source of the First Peoples Principles of Learning posters

  24. Listen to the Water Song • Sit in circle • Teach song with actions: Listen to the Water,Listen to the water Rolling down the river (Repeat) Saw some ( ) by the water side (repeat 3 times) Ohh By the water side (repeat) • Use puppets as props

  25. Closing • Read Aloud: I was Born Precious and Sacred by Debra Mahood • Closing circle: An idea you will use right away in your classroom

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