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Is there value in preserving indigenous languages that are almost extinct? That's the question posed to viewers of a short film about the attempt of one Native American woman who is creating a dictionary for Wakchumni, the language of the Yokuts, a tribal group native to Central California.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide groups with different sentence strips, have them create a language for the words in their sentence, and dictionary entries that provide a pronunciation guide, the part of speech, and a definition for each word
- Have groups research other languages in danger of extinction
Classroom Considerations
- Preview the video to determine if the slow, reflective pace is appropriate to your learning situation
Pros
- The six-page packet includes background information about Marie Wilcox and the Wukchumni language, discussion questions, writing prompts, and links to related resources
Cons
- The slow pace of the video may prove challenging to some viewers