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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices: Louise Erdrich

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage highlights the contributions of poet Louise Erdrich to the literary world. Access recordings, photos and classroom activities through the tab "Louise Erdrich Activities."
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices: Leslie Marmon Silko

For Students 9th - 10th
Accomplished Native American author Leslie Marmon Silko is featured in this resource. Some of her writings include "Ceremony" and "Laguna Woman." Click on the "Leslie Marmon Silko Activities" tab for class activities and a collection of...
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Lesson Plan
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The Trumpet Club: The Birchbark House

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Come and check out this informative site featuring the book "Birchbark House," by Louise Erdrich. This site provides a plot summary, discussion of settings and characterizations, and a class project idea.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poets: Louise Erdrich

For Students 9th - 10th
This useful collection of information about Louise Erdrich and her work includes biographical details, an online short story, an extensive bibliography and excerpts from interviews.
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Handout
Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Louise Erdrich

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short biography and links to several of her poems.
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Website
Other

Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Leslie Marmon Silko

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko. Come and explore the world of this amazing author.
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Website
Other

Native Celebs: Jeanine & Luther Standing Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief reference to Luther Standing Bear's acting career. There is slightly more information about his niece, Jeanine Standing Bear who mostly does "voiceover and commercial work."
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Website
Other

Indigenous Peoples Literature: Vine Deloria, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of the ideas of Standing Rock Sioux author Vine Deloria, Jr., are quoted here. Site also includes mention of recent literary awards bestowed on Deloria, a theologian, lawyer, university professor, and Native American leader.
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eBook
Other

University of Regensburg: Red Indian Skeptics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a conversation between missionary Rev. Cram and Sagoyewatha ("Red Jacket", Chief of the Seneca).