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Lesson / Document · South Dakota · OSEU 3

Themes: Language & revitalization, Education & learning, Spirituality & ceremony, Culture & continuity, Arts & expression, Economy & livelihoods, Listening & observation

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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Lesson Title” | OSEU 3: Culture & Language What is the difference between Lakota drum beats and song lyrics? First quarter Compelling Question Week 10 3 consecutive lessons (can be extended to 5 lesson plans due to timeframe of transcribing as it is a long process) Length – 45 minutes per lesson OSEU • Standard 3.4 – Identify Oceti Sakowin songs and categorize them by appropriate context (ceremony songs, honoring/ celebration songs, and wacipi / powwow songs). Standards and Practices Lakota Language Standard 3 6.3.1 Recite developmentally appropriate songs, proverbs, and poetry of the Lakota cultures Staging the Question What is the difference between a ceremony song and a social song? Supporting Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Question 3 What are the lyrical differences between a social What is the difference in the drumbeats? song and a ceremonial song? Formative Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Performance Task Listen to Earl Bullhead Wankatakiya Ahitunwan Listen to the drumbeats found in Earl Bullheads video and view translation. Listen to and watch video. Then listen Sundance Songs video on Four directions video on YouTube with lyrics YouTube for difference in drum beat. presented as handout in SLO. Featured Featured Sources Featured Sources Sources Earl Bullhead Song Wankatakiya Ahintunwan with Sundance Songs Video Link translation video OSEU 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S03llgFtMWw Four directions video Earl Bullhead Wankatakiya Ahitunwan video OSEU 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE7YD2dvRJk Create a chart explaining the difference in ceremonial songs and powwow Summative Argument songs. Acknowledging difference in drumbeats and lyrics Performance Task Elaborate on other Earl Bullhead videos and watch other powwow songs Extension or round dance songs on youtube. Taking Informed Action What did you learn about Lakota songs? Write it down and share with class. Exit ticket.

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