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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This unit features the rich oral tradition of Native Americans storytelling in various genres predating the introduction and influence of English writings, bringing three contemporary authors to light. RI.11-12.8 seminal U.S. texts,...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Race and Identity in Antebellum America

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This unit features authors of Antebellum America and how they portray the American identity through their literature. Click on the tabs to explore the various resources available to enhance this unit.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Joy Harjo is the focus of this brief biography highlighting her poetry which concentrates on celebrating Native American women. See "Joy Harjo Activities" for more materials.
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Handout
Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of Joy Harjo and click on links to her poems and other information about the author.
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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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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia.com: N. Scott Momaday, 1934

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of the novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday. It includes a list of his works and awards including the Pulitzer.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: N. Scott Momaday

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.
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Website
Other

Lopez Books: Joseph Bruchac Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
Joseph Bruchac gives a detailed description of his life and also discusses his involvement as a writer of Native American literature. Bruchac discusses his time as a volunteer teacher in West Africa, his memories of growing up with his...
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Lesson Plan
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Language Lessons: Native American Lit.

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Relevant resource links and ideas for lessons to teach Native American Literature also come with information on specific units, suggested lists of books, and Native American Poetry.