Storytelling in the Yup'ik Immersion Classroom

Storytelling in the Yup’ik Immersion Classroom

Sample Mini-Stories

1. Tuntuvak Taqukaq-llu The Moose and the Bear
(Quicktime movie)

This story was made by my students in 2007-2008. I was amazed by their eagerness and creativity to make-up a story. They created the story after our school social worker came and spoke on the topic of Anti-Bullying.

Una qanemciuguq: Tuntuvak Taqukaq-llu.

This is a story: Moose and the Bear.

Ellami, tuntuvagtangqertuq.

Outside, there is a moose.

Ellami. taqukartangqertuq-llu.

Outside, there is also a bear.

Tuntuvak taqukaq-llu anagutuk.

Moose and bear are playing rough.

Avelngaq taiguq.

Mouse came along.

“Tua-i!” avelngaq qayagpagtuq.

“Stop!” shouted mouse.

“Nakleng!” Tuntuvak Taqukaq-llu qanertuk.

“I’m /we’re sorry!” The moose and bear apologize.

Tuntuvagtangqertuq.
There is a moose

Taqukartangqertuq-llu.
There is also a bear

	Ellami… Outside…		Tuntuvagtangqertuq. There is a moose.
Extend both arms slowly outward; bent wrists; open palms.		Put both arms above your head.
	Taqukartangqertuq-llu. There is also a bear.		Tuntuvak taqukaq-llu anagutuk. Moose and bear are playing rough.
Clench your fingers; make a scary face.		Both hands are clenched with a mean facial expression.
	Avelngaq Mouse		Tua-i! Stop!
Cup your fingers near your mouth.		With a serious facial expression, make a pointed finger.
	Nakleng. We’re sorry.
Using one hand, place over chest while sounding apologetic.

1. Tuntuvak Taqukaq-llu The Moose and the Bear
2. Piipiq ‘The Baby’
3. Kuskaq Avelngaq-llu Cat and Mouse
4. Kegluneq Maqaruaq-llu Wolf and Rabbit
5. Muluk’uuryulriik The Two That Wanted Milk
6. Piipiq Ellamun Anvailegmi Before Baby Goes Outside
7. Nacarraam Aciani Under the Hat
8. Neryugtuten-qaa? Do You Want to Eat?
9. Aataq Qenertuq Dad is Angry
10. Catangqerta Yaassiicuaraam Iluani? What is Inside the Little Box?

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	Introduction	What is TPR Storytelling?
Total Physical Response	The Natural Approach	General Steps of TPR Storytelling
My Classroom: First and Second Grade	Sample Mini-Stories	References
Additional Resources	Project (pdf)

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