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A film showcases a Native American woman and her hard work to create a dictionary detailing her tribe's language. While viewing, scholars reflect upon and discuss the importance of language and sustaining cultural identity.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Direct pairs to read subtitles to each other
- Conduct the lesson over two days; begin with the video, then extend the learning with the "What's Happening Now" section
Classroom Considerations
- Requires wifi, audio, and projection for the video
- Preparation includes making copies
Pros
- Provides stop-times to guide discussion points during the video
- Explores current updates since the film
Cons
- None
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