Métis Formal Literary Paragraph

Learning Target(s):

  • Analyze the diversity within and across First Peoples societies as represented in texts
  • Appreciate and understand how language constructs and reflects personal, social, and cultural identities
  • Express and support an opinion with evidence
  • Respond to text in personal, creative, and critical ways
  • Recognize intellectual property rights and community protocols and apply as necessary

 

 A formal literary paragraph is a condensed version of a formal essay. It utilizes similar elements and follows the same pattern, but is restricted to approximately 300 words (excluding references). Concisely expressing your views within a singular paragraph is often a challenge. Every word matters. 

Review how to manipulate quotes to only use the bits that are absolutely necessary to support your point:  MLA style for direct quotes

MLA format for citations and references: MLA Citations and References Guide.

You will choose a subject/ topic, a text (either oral or written) and a direction or argument.

Choose one of the Métis texts to work with.

Choose one of the following "First Peoples Principles of Learning"  and make the argument of how it is represented in your chosen text:

  • Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors.
  • Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place).
  • Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions.
  • Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.
  • Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge.
  • Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story.
  • Learning involves patience and time.
  • Learning requires exploration of one’s identity.
  • Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations.

Submit your 300 word (excluding references) Formal Literary Paragraph and your planner

 Literary Paragraph Planner and example- Word

Literary Paragraph Planner and example- PDF

FLP Graphic Organizer

Source: PUBLICATION-LFP-EFP-10-12-FINAL-2018-08-13

This is where you will upload your assignment to your teacher for marking. 

You will upload the file containing your assignment.  

Name the file with your name and the title.  eg. Sally Brown Infographic Response

    • Click Add submission.

    • The Online Text box is used for brief comments or to paste your link to a shareable document. If you are using google docs, please select 'get shareable link' and then 'anyone with link can edit' and then 'copy link'. Use the chain icon in the online text box to create a hyperlink. Do not use the online text box to paste your whole assignment. 

    • Or, upload the file containing your assignment under File submission. 

    • Click Save changes.