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Language Arts Sample Grade 3 Unit - Folktales - The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the history of literature and to develop their understanding of common elements and themes that pervade literature from various parts of the world. Folktales are considered traditional literature, along with fables, myths, and legends. Such stories were traditionally transmitted orally from one generation to the next, carrying the embellishments or adaptations of particular storytellers, eras, and cultures. Traditional literature reflects human beliefs, concerns, and fantasies that have transcended the ages. Although many of the selections used in the unit have obvious countries or cultures of origin, they do not have identifiable originators or authors.

Social Studies Grade Four - Heritage - Saskatchewan's First Peoples

Concepts: history, First Peoples, oral tradition, diversity

Students will know that:

• First Nations peoples have inhabited this reqion for many thousands of years.
• First Nations peoples developed language, traditions and technologies appropriate for their lifestyles.
• identify and describe past experiences, traditions, and technologies of Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan.
• use a variety of resources to access, organize, and present information.
• empathize with the experiences of peoples in the past.
• value and appreciate the past experiences of Saskatchewan's Aboriginal peoples.
  

Grade 5 - Heritage - Canada's First Peoples

Concepts: history, Aboriginal, First Peoples, origin

Students will:

• access, organize, and present information.
• appreciate and value the cultures and traditions of First Nations peoples.