Storytelling & Oral Tradition

Delores Taken Alive

Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)

What are some examples of Lakota
stories that teach values and morals?
How do oral storytelling and reading stories from text differ?
Who was Albert Whitehat? What are some things he is known for
Who was Charles White Elk? What are some things he is known for
The Oglala and Sicangu have lots of elders and stories — what are some examples?
Who is Joseph Marshall? What is he known for?
What does “oral tradition” mean?

Learn FROM
(deep listening, transformation)

What memories of stories do you
have from your childhood? When did
you listen to or read these stories?
Who are people in your life who have special meaning for you related to your learning?
What memories do you have of sleeping over at your grandparent’s house?
What helped you to fall asleep as a child?
What stories have you only learned or do you remember as being shared orally?