A Culturally Relevant Writing Curriculum for Ojibwe Adolescents
Term
Summer 7-29-2015
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MALED
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Terry Gluek
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Sheila Horn
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Tara Olson
Abstract
The research question addressed was what would a culturally relevant writing curriculum look like for Ojibwe adolescents? The goal of this research was to examine how best practice in writing instruction combines with culturally relevant teaching practices for Ojibwe adolescents to promote ownership of the writing process, especially the prewriting and revising stages. Building upon the work of Culham, Fletcher, Gallagher, Peha, Spandel, and Zolbrod, the author created a writing curriculum in the form of a teacher handbook with mini lessons, mentor texts, anchor charts, graphic organizers, and assessments to enable teachers to quickly and easily implement a culturally relevant writer’s workshop with 6 Traits vocabulary for Ojibwe students. Included for each item is a summary, teaching notes, rationale for inclusion and reflection on significance.
Keywords
Curriculum, Multicultural Education, Writing, Writer’s Workshop
Recommended Citation
Netland, Gail Marie, "A Culturally Relevant Writing Curriculum for Ojibwe Adolescents" (2015). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 173.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/173