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Writing Language Experiences

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White, Sara
Sloat, Teri

no date given

Very Useful
Writing Experience Activities
Iñupiaq, Yup'ik, Athabascan, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian
Referenced by: Yup'ik Curriculum Specialist

Grade Level(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Theme(s): Language/Communication

INTRODUCTION

A language experience story or chart is the written formof childrens thoughts abvouty something they have seen, heard, felt, or done. The effective use of language experience activities weill strengthen all of the many skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Writing Language Experiences was produced as a resource book for both First Language Teachers and E.S.L. Teachers in the PEP(Primary Eskimo Program) bilingual program. Many of the ideas given were gathered from teachers in the villages. It is hoped that they will add variety and interest ot use of experience stories and charts in the classroom. Produced by: Helen Nicori and Martha Jack with illustrations by Teri Sloat. Betty Huffmon, director of Bilingual Bicultural Program for Lower Kuskokwim School District.

Cost: $1.25

Information about the resource can be found at:

ANKN Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 756730
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6730

Tel: (907) 474-5897
or email: ANKN Clearinghouse

Charles Kashatok
Yup'ik Curriculum Specialist
P.O.Box 305
Bethel, Alaska 99559
Tel: (907) 543-4853
or email: Charles_Kashatok@fc.lksd-do.org


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