Full Description
Sugar Falls is a story of strength, family, and culture that shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross. Taken away to a residential school, Betsy is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but her father's words give her the strength and determination to survive.
Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M'Lot, the Teacher Guide for Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story offers a diverse menu of activities that support teachers in
planning lessons throughout the reading process, including before, during, and after reading Sugar Falls
creating dynamic learning experiences for their students while maintaining a respectful and dignified approach to Indigenous topics
enhancing students' prior knowledge about the topics addressed in the book
using trauma-informed practices to prepare students for sensitive topics
identifying cross-curricular connections and opportunities to collaborate with teachers in other subject areas
infusing Indigenous pedagogical practices, such as working with others, seeking holism in understanding, and learning through storytelling
engaging students' understanding and encouraging them to embrace differing worldviews
facilitating activities for individual students, small groups, whole-class instruction and discussion, or even the whole school
Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story includes sensitive topics (e.g., abuse, trauma); therefore, it is most appropriate for grades 9-12. The activities in this guide are suitable for courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Global or Contemporary Issues, as well as Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies. They could be adapted for use at the university or college level.
Contents
CONTENTS
USING THIS GUIDE
What Is Trauma-Informed Practice?
Teaching Difficult Topics From a Trauma-Informed Stance
The History and Legacy of Residential Schools
Teaching Graphic Novels
Inviting an Elder Into Your Learning Space
PART 1: BEFORE READING SUGAR FALLS
Activities for the Classroom
What Is Wellness From an Indigenous Perspective?
Learn the History
Analyze Children's Art
Research Ethics and Experiments on Children in Residential Schools
Whole-School Activities
Learn About Indigenous Culture and History
PART 2: WHILE READING SUGAR FALLS
Engaging With the Text
Read and Respond to the Foreword
Read and Respond to the Flashback
Read and Respond to the Final Section of the Book
Read and Respond to the Afterword
Beyond the Text: Suggestions for Further Research
Learn About Other Indigenous People's Stories
PART 3: AFTER READING SUGAR FALLS
Engaging With the Text
Respond to Sugar Falls With an Essay
Beyond the Text: Suggestions for Further Research
Education for Change
Learn About Creating Change Through Art
Learn About Indigenous Cultures and Languages
Culminating Project: Advocate for Change
PART 4: RESOURCES
Resources for Students
Resources for Teachers
