Culturally Oriented Reading Materials for an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III Project / Weston L. Brook, Comp. and Others.

The Title III (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) project that formed the basis for preparation of this set of reading materials had as its objectives: (1) assistance to the Pima Indians in the development of a positive self-image and a sense of pride through better knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Pima culture and (2) the establishment of instructional centers for Pima culture. The plan for accomplishing these objectives incorporated 4 language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. In keeping with this, the 41 reading lessons in this document are built on stories--written by 1st-through 8th-grade students at the Gila River Indian Community, Arizona--that have been converted into reading lessons by a reading consultant. The lessons include the story, an introduction for classroom use, notes for the teacher, and creative questions to be answered orally. A description of the conversion of the stories into reading lessons by a reading consultant is also provided. Additionally, an evaluation of consultant services and programs is presented, along with recommendations for future consultant services. (PS)

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