Beginning Dakota / Tokaheya Dakota Iapi Kin

This workbook provides exercises for building vocabulary, practising conversation, and reading and writing about Dakota history. Now a brand-new teacher's edition offers further support through a full answer key, classroom activities, quizzes, and worksheets that will equip teachers with tested strategies to engage and educate students of the Dakota language. Nicolette Knudson and Jody Snow along with revered elder Clifford Canku share their expertise through activities that organise the language at its most basic level. Twenty-four lesson plans build on each other and use cultural and historical information to increase understanding of the Dakota language and world view. Exercises, including additional worksheets and suggested activities, offer opportunities to practice the language and enhance comprehension. With these features and more, this teacher's edition is an invaluable tool for instructors at all levels.