Todd County Middle School · OSEU 5 · LakotaLanguage

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