What is the difference of a story told in Lakota and in English?

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Lesson Title” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story Compelling Question What is the difference of a story told in Lakota and in English? First quarter Week 9 5 consecutive lessons Length – 45 minutes Standards and Practices Lakota Language Standard 6.1.3 Exchange familiar information and opinions in written form. Examples: Letters, e-mails, etc. • OSEU Standard 5.3 – Compare the diverse cultures (woodlands, prairie, and plains) within the Oceti Sakowin through oral tradition and written accounts. Staging the Question How are the two stories Duane HHB different when examined in Lakota and English? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What is Duane saying in his stories? What is the difference between the English story video and the Lakota in terms of translation? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Students will use dictionary and if possible fluent speaker assistance to translate one of Duane’s stories in Lakota into English. Students will examine both their Lakota translation of Duane’s stories in Lakota and then listen to his English version and compare it to their translation. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources New Lakota Language Dictionary 2nd edition. www.wolakotaproject.com Storytelling www.wolakotaproject.com Storytelling Summative Performance Task Argument Why is translation important? Should one be skilled in translation? Extension Use another story from website as above activity requires only one story. Taking Informed Action What other Lakota texts or stories could we translate? What story would you like to translate into Lakota? Why? Exit ticket.