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Galloway, Margaret E. – 1987
A review of the literature reveals that American Indian women are stereotyped into two roles--Indian princess or Indian squaw. Indian women who reject their culture are considered to be princesses by the dominant culture. Those who remain with their culture are considered to be squaws by the dominant culture. This paper analyzes the portrayal of…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Ethnic Stereotypes, Females
Hopkins, Lee Bennett – Teacher, 1980
Presented are a wide variety of current and older titles that teachers and students can use to better understand Native Americans. The following are included in the bibliography: planning aids, music, poetry, art, and fiction. (KC)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Art, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedVugrenes, David E. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Provides an annotated list of resources for a unit on American Indian myths and legends. All of the listed materials were written by American Indian authors, set down in print as told by various tribal story tellers, or gathered by respected authorities on the American Indian. (MKM)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
Grant, Agnes – 1988
Canadian Indians have long been represented by stereotypes presented by non-native writers. Only recently have Indians begun to create their own literature and re-examine historic sources of native speech and tales. This paper traces early European views of the bloodthirsty native and the noble savage, but contrasts them with recorded comments of…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Literature, Canada Natives
Peer reviewedKatz, Jane – Language Arts, 1983
Describes how Native American folk culture carries important values. (JL)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewedStansland, Anna Lee – English Journal, 1983
Lists 26 books by and about American Indians. Titles include biographies, autobiographies, novels, and histories. (JL)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Cultural Awareness, English Instruction
Peer reviewedBruchac, Joseph – Studies in American Indian Literatures, 1991
A teacher reflects on his experiences teaching American Indian literature and offers advice to other teachers: (1) clearly defining "Native American literature," noting diversity of Indian nations; (2) teaching works in their cultural context; (3) paying attention to continuance and Native time sense; and (4) being wary of translations. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Cultural Context, Higher Education
Flagg, Ann – Instructor, 1999
Presents a theme unit that includes elementary-level, cross-curricular lessons about lifestyle, belief systems, traditions, and history of Native Americans. The unit includes a poster which offers a traditional Cherokee story, literature on Native American legends, and a variety of cross-curricular activities. The unit ends with students writing…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies, American Indians, Cultural Awareness
Ruoff, A. LaVonne Brown – 1990
Although American Indian literatures are the oldest literatures on this continent, they have not generally been included in American literature courses. This volume is designed to assist teachers and students in beginning their study of the literatures of peoples native to the United States. Part 1--"Introduction to American Indian…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature
Download full textSusag, Dorothea M. – 1998
This resource book offers teachers an opportunity to learn and to teach about Native American literature in context. Starting with a discussion of themes, rationales, and subthemes, it moves to an examination of the historical and literary contexts that frame the literary work of Native peoples. Lessons, units, and activities in the book keyed to…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities
Fox, Sandra J. – 1989
These four books provide curricular materials for the study of North Dakota Indians at primary through high school levels. Issued on the occasion of the North Dakota centennial, they provide information about Indians that can be integrated into the school curriculum. The books at all levels begin with study of the centennial logo, pictured on the…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Literature, American Indian Studies
Gore, Deborah, Ed. – Goldfinch: Iowa History for Young People, 1987
The focus of this issue is to explore the lives of pioneers who lived during the territorial period (1838-1846). Articles and activities highlight various aspects of pioneer life. "Celebrate 150!" reviews the settlement of the territory and the establishment of a territorial government. Excerpts from actual newspapers and books,…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Class Activities, Debate
Peer reviewedMay, Jill P. – Reading Teacher, 1983
Describes a literature and film approach used with fifth and sixth grade students to develop their understanding of and appreciation for Native American culture. (FL)
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Childhood Attitudes, Cultural Awareness
Soni, P. Sarita, Ed. – Research and Creative Activity, 1993
This serial issue features 6 members of the Indiana University System faculty who have focused their research on Latin America, past and present. The first article, "A Literature of Their Own," highlights Darlene Sadlier's research on Brazilian women's fiction and poetry that has led to an interest in the interplay of Brazilian and…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Anthropology, Archaeology
Peer reviewedBeidler, Peter G. – American Indian Quarterly, 1995
Examines seven Hopi narratives that focus on the first death that occurred after the Hopis' emergence into this world. Provides questions to use in teaching this myth and other cultural texts, including questions concerned with use of sacred texts, parallels with Anglo stories, translation issues, audience, storytellers, quality, art of the…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, Hopi (Tribe)
