Values From Iktomi, the Trickster

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Values From Iktomi, the Trickster” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story Compelling Question What values does Iktomi’s, the Trickster, stories teach? Standards and Practices OSEUS 5.1 Identify elements of Oceti Sakowin culture within oral tradition, written accounts and primary source information, and compare them to written accounts by mainstream historians. 6.H.2.1 Analyze the development and cultural contributions that gave rise to the earliest human communities Staging the Question Why does Iktomi always seem to be in trouble? Why are Iktomi’s stories told over and over again? Supporting Question Does Iktomi intentionally get into trouble? Formative Performance Task Featured Sources Summative Performance Task Argument Make a report about your decision of whether or not that a wig would make you a better hunter. Explain your statement. Extension Look for a story similar to this story from another part of the world. For instance, look up a story from the Irish, Irabic or other nationalities’ fables or lore. Taking Informed Action Create a plan about how to use the story in school settings. Plan for telling of the story or reciting the story during a student council meeting. Strategically you the story to help or guide thinking.