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Archived OSEU-aligned Lesson

Life & Family

Social studies exemplars · 2016–2017

OSEU 4Language arts / LiteracySocial studies

Grade level: Grade 5

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Compelling question

How do children learn?

Standards & practices

OSEUs 4.2 -Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 5.H.2.4 Evaluate the influence, impact, and interactions of various cultures, philosophies, and religions on the development of the US 5.H.3.1 Explain why individuals and groups during the same historical period can differ in their perspectives

Staging the question

Do traditional Oceti Sakowin child rearing practices differ from contemporary society?

Supporting inquiries

Supporting question 1

What are the traditional practices of the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota people in disciplining or helping children learn?

Formative performance task

Write a 5 sentence summary of the video explaining traditional practices of Oceti Sakowin child rearing.

Featured sources

Watch “Appreciating Life and Family” with Delores Taken Alive: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four-delores-taken-alive- appreciating-life-and-family/

Supporting question 2

What are your personal memories concerning discipline or being corrected?

Formative performance task

Think of a time that you were disciplined or corrected at home or school. Write a 5 sentence summary about that experience: What did you do? How were you corrected? How did you feel about the correction? What did you learn from that experience?

Featured sources

Watch “Interview with Vernon Ashely”: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four/oseu-four-interview-with- vernon-ashely/

Supporting question 3

How did the adults in your life growing up help you to learn what you needed to learn?

Formative performance task

What have you learned from adults/your family? It can be a task, values, beliefs, etc. Why was it important for your family to teach that to you? Will you continue to teach that task, value, belief to others? Why/why not?

Featured sources

Watch “Family is Always There” with Lowell Amiotte: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four-lowell-amiotte-family-is- always-there/

Summative performance task · Argument

Write an argument (10 sentences or more) supporting one style of child rearing over another- Oceti Sakowin or contemporary, or both. Which style do you feel is more effective? Why? Is there one style that is best? Why/why not?

Extension

Think of a favorite memory with your family. It might be a holiday, a vacation, or maybe just a special time together at home. Write a 5-10 sentence summary describing the event. Then write 3-5 sentences explaining why the event was memorable or special. Draw a picture to go along with your writing. You may share with the class if you wish.

Taking informed action

Make a poster that could be given to a new parent that gives them suggestions about raising a child. You can include traditional Oceti Sakowin styles, contemporary styles, or both. Your poster should include a list of at least 5 suggestions, and as many examples as possible to support your suggestions. Include at least one picture.

Elder sources included in this lesson

Family Is Always There

Lowell Amiotte

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Appreciating Life and Family

Delores Taken Alive

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Using Kinship Terms

Vernon Ashley

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Original text & supporting materials

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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Life & Family” | OSEU 4: Kinship & Harmony Compelling Question How do children learn? Standards and Practices OSEUs 4.2 -Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 5.H.2.4 Evaluate the influence, impact, and interactions of various cultures, philosophies, and religions on the development of the US 5.H.3.1 Explain why individuals and groups during the same historical period can differ in their perspectives Staging the Question Do traditional Oceti Sakowin child rearing practices differ from contemporary society? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What are the traditional practices of the Lakota, Dakota, Nakota people in disciplining or helping children learn? What are your personal memories concerning discipline or being corrected? How did the adults in your life growing up help you to learn what you needed to learn? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Write a 5 sentence summary of the video explaining traditional practices of Oceti Sakowin child rearing. Think of a time that you were disciplined or corrected at home or school. Write a 5 sentence summary about that experience: What did you do? How were you corrected? How did you feel about the correction? What did you learn from that experience? What have you learned from adults/your family? It can be a task, values, beliefs, etc. Why was it important for your family to teach that to you? Will you continue to teach that task, value, belief to others? Why/why not? Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Watch “Appreciating Life and Family” with Delores Taken Alive: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four-delores-taken-alive- appreciating-life-and-family/ Watch “Interview with Vernon Ashely”: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four/oseu-four-interview-with- vernon-ashely/ Watch “Family is Always There” with Lowell Amiotte: http://www.wolakotaproject.org/o seu-four-lowell-amiotte-family-is- always-there/ Summative Performance Task Argument Write an argument (10 sentences or more) supporting one style of child rearing over another- Oceti Sakowin or contemporary, or both. Which style do you feel is more effective? Why? Is there one style that is best? Why/why not? Extension Think of a favorite memory with your family. It might be a holiday, a vacation, or maybe just a special time together at home. Write a 5-10 sentence summary describing the event. Then write 3-5 sentences explaining why the event was memorable or special. Draw a picture to go along with your writing. You may share with the class if you wish. Taking Informed Action Make a poster that could be given to a new parent that gives them suggestions about raising a child. You can include traditional Oceti Sakowin styles, contemporary styles, or both. Your poster should include a list of at least 5 suggestions, and as many examples as possible to support your suggestions. Include at least one picture.

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Source provenance: SS-5-OSEU-4-Life-And-Family.pdf · WoLakota Project archive. Reformatted for this collection.