Talking Stick

“Talking Stick” | OSEU 3: Culture & Language “Talking Stick” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story “Talking Stick” | OSEU 7: Way of Life & Development Compelling Question Do you know what a talking stick is? If so, how does it differ than a real stick? Standards and Practices OSEU 3.3 – Recall Oceti Sakowin sacred sits, creation stories, and star knowledge and describe how they relate to each other, and how they are still used on and off the reservation. OSEA 5.1 – Identify elements of Oceti Sakowin culture within oral traditions, written accounts and primary source information, and compare them to written accounts by mainstream historians. OSEA 7.3 – Students will identify ways that the Oceti Sakowin values provide resiliency in keeping the Oceti Sakowin way of life. K.C.2.1 Understand classroom rules and why they are important. Staging the Question How to we make sure everyone gets a chance to talk in the classroom? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 How do we take turns to talk? What is a talking stick? Why is it important to have the talking stick? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Read the story, “My Mouth is a Volcano.” Watch the YouTube video about the history of the talking stick. Create and utilize a classroom talking stick. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Book - “My Mouth is a Volcano” by Julia Cook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =oyQVaCrVohA “The Legend of the Talking Stick” https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5FWQNtNWi6s “The Legend of the Talking Stick” https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5FWQNtNWi6s describes how to make a talking stick. Summative Performance Task Argument During class discussion have students discuss what a talking stick is and the importance of using one. Extension Create a poster that explains what the colors and symbols mean on their talking stick. Taking Informed Action Discuss what are other forms of communication and taking turns.