MIKMAQ LANGUAGE 08

COMMUNICATION PLAN 2014-2015

TEACHER INFORMATION:

MELODY MARTIN-GOOGOO
TJHS (902) 896- 5550
googoom@ccrsb.ca

TAN TELI AJIPJUTMEK/VISION STATEMENT:

Wla Lnuikasik wjit Lnuisultinew nujikinamasultijik aq nekow siawi Lnuisultinew.

It is the vision of the Mikmaw language curriculum to provide students with opportunities to
learn and utilize the Mikmaw language and to enable them to engage in the preservation of
the Mikmaw language and cultural identity by choosing to speak Mikmaw.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Mikmaw Language 08 will focus on learning through active use of the Mikmaw Language and
will include an introduction to the history of the language. This course will also help students
develop both their understanding of Mikmaw culture and their abilities to consider ideas and
issues from the Mikmaw perspective. The course will provide opportunities for students to
participate in Mikmaw conversation and to gently read and write using the Smith-Francis
orthography. The units are tentatively as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction: Review of Tplutaqnn
Unit 2: The Origin and Structure of the Mikmaw language
Unit 3: Proper usage of the Mikmaw Language
Unit 4: Mikmaq History Month: Treaties and A Celebration
Unit 5: Shapes
Unit 6: Halloween
Unit 7: Remembrance Day: Nakwek Smaknisk Kepmitelmujik
Unit 8: Family and Oral Tradition: Nikmaq
Unit 9: Nipi-alasutmamk: The Holiday Season
Unit 10: Elders and Oral Tradition
Unit 11: Kesikewel Tapsun: Winter Clothes
Unit 12: Nmejk aq Katekemk: Fish Eel Fishing
Unit 13: Apuknajit aq Mnumkwej: February and Groundhog
Unit 14: Kesaltimkewey Nakwek: Valentines Day
Unit 15: Mijipjewey: Food
Unit 16: Wiklatmuj: The Little People



MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

Generally students are required to use a 3 ring binder for notes and handouts, a few plastic
page protectors, pencils, eraser, pens, ruler, colored pencils, hi lighters and loose-leaf. Other
items may be required to do projects or assignments such as Bristol board etc.

EXPECTATIONS:

Attend and be Prepared
Participate in Mikmaw
Respect People and Property
Promote a Positive and Clean Community
Take Responsibility and be Accountable

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:

The following strategies will be used during the instruction of this course:
Direct Instruction
(Explicit teaching, modeling strategies, reading, using props, photos, etc.)
Indirect Instruction
(Student centered group work, cooperative learning, reflective discussion, etc.)
Interactive Instruction
(Brainstorming, peer interaction, discussion, peer assessments, etc.)
Independent Study
(Activities, assignments, projects, stations, self assessments, etc.)

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

Assessment is an on going process that is both formal and informal in nature. Students will be
provided opportunities to demonstrate: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Writing
and other ways of Representing, including Oration and Mikmaw Consciousness and Identity.

A The student demonstrates achievement with thorough understanding and application of concepts and
skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes during the current reporting period.

B The student demonstrates achievement of with good understanding and application of concepts and
skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes during the current reporting period.

C The student demonstrates achievement with basic understanding and application of concepts and skills
in relation to the expected learning outcomes during the current reporting period.

D The student demonstrates achievement with limited understanding and application of concepts and
skills in relation to the expected learning outcomes during the current reporting period.



COMMUNICATION:

Report cards with comments regarding the progress of your son/daughter will be issued during
the year. Please feel free to contact me through email at googoom@ccrsb.ca should you have
any questions or concerns related to your sons/daughters progress.

Parents are encouraged to check Power School for student progress. Parents who are unable
to access Power School can contact the main office, 896-5550, for assistance.


EXTRA HELP:

Extra help will always be available if the student makes prior arrangements with the teacher.
Student help is given in the second half of the lunch period or afterschool. Class time can also
be used following instructional time.


MISSED WORK/ASSESSMENTS:

Attendance is important. When a student is absent, I make note of it and place any given
worksheets on the Taliaq? Bulletin board located at the entrance of the classroom. It is the
responsibility of the student to obtain any work they missed from the bulletin board, from me
or from a classmate. Assessments such as tests, quizzes, presentations, etc. must be made up.
As soon as class is over, the student can approach me and simply ask; Taliaq?! Whats up?! Ill
be more than happy to fill them in on what was missed.


LATE ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES:

All assignments are given generous time to complete during school hours. It is important that
students use their work time wisely. It is important for students to come to class prepared to
work on their assignments. Forgetting supplies and work impedes the student from
completing their work and projects on time. All assignments have a clearly defined due date
and should be handed in on that date. If a student does not pass in the assignment on time,
their name will be recorded, extra help time will be provided and the parent/guardian may be
contacted if it becomes a concern. Students are instructed to write deadlines into their TJHS
Agendas, assignment due dates are written on the Class Homework whiteboard and recorded
on the TJHS homework website: http://tjh.ccrsb.ca Information will also be communicated to
students and parents on the Power school website.






Communication Plan 2014-2015 MELODY MARTIN-GOOGOO
Mikmaq Language 08 TJHS (902) 896- 5550
googoom@ccrsb.ca


CONFIRMATION OF RECIEPT OF
CONFIRMATION PLAN


In order to insure that both the students and the parents or guardians have received and read
the communication plan, including the method of assessment/evaluation and late assignment
policy, I ask that you both sign this form and return it to me as soon as possible. I have also
added a section for parents/guardians name, email and phone number so that I can be in
contact with you regarding your sons/daughters progress if need be. This form will be saved
for future reference and shredded once the school year is over.

We, the undersigned confirm that we have received and read the communication plan for
Mikmaq Language 08 offered by Mrs. Googoo at Truro Junior High School.



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Student Signature Date



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Parents/Guardians Signature Date


Contact Information

Please provide an email address and phone number, which I can use to contact you
regarding the progress of your son/daughter/ward.

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ______________________________________________________


Email address: _______________________________________________________


Preferred Phone Number: _______________________________________________________