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- The Adventure of Gracie and Ami
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This children’s story is written as an exciting piece of realistic fiction. The author’s purpose is to share an adventure of two young girls to entert
Show moreThis children’s story is written as an exciting piece of realistic fiction. The author’s purpose is to share an adventure of two young girls to entertain elementary students in order to teach conflict resolution skills.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2023.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2023
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- Ain’t No Friday, Like Good Friday! (recording)
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Ain’t No Friday, Like Good Friday is a story written from rich lived experiences. The author’s purpose is to share Good Friday family traditions from
Show moreAin’t No Friday, Like Good Friday is a story written from rich lived experiences. The author’s purpose is to share Good Friday family traditions from Louisiana culture on the weekend of Easter. Good Friday is the start of the Easter celebration for the end of the Lenten season recognized by the Catholic church. Readers can relate their experiences of Good Friday to Cajun and Creole traditions during this season. This nonfiction story brings joy and memories of the good times we celebrate as a family to keep the tradition going.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2023.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2023-05-09
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- sound recording
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- Alexis to the Rescue
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The author’s purpose of this children’s story is to document our culture, to add examples of real Louisiana stories for young children. This story can
Show moreThe author’s purpose of this children’s story is to document our culture, to add examples of real Louisiana stories for young children. This story can be classified as a personal narrative fiction story, written in a stream of consciousness from the author. The grade level that is most appropriate is 3rd to 5th grade. The overall tone of the author through the story is hopeful.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- 2022
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- The Best Lunch Yet
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The purpose for writing this story is to share a very important part of my culture, because it is important to be the voice of the Louisiana children
Show moreThe purpose for writing this story is to share a very important part of my culture, because it is important to be the voice of the Louisiana children that they can relate to. I want the Creole and Cajun little boys and girls to feel seen and accurately represented. As a Creole child growing up in Louisiana, I cannot remember a time where I had the feeling “Wow, they are just like me!” or, “I know that place, I’ve been there!” Nothing written in/about Louisiana resonated with me, which is a genuine issue. Louisiana literature does not have to portray swamps, bayous, or food like Louisiana crawfish. The purpose is to show underrepresented cultures, like Creole in Louisiana who are missing in Louisiana children’s literature. The author’s purpose is to write with authenticity of character, whether they look like them, or identify with their personality. This chapter is a work of humorous fiction to include Louisiana locations and language. This story is grade level 3 appropriate, the tone of this story is mischievous, determined, and retaliating.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- Bliss’ Day at the Fais Do Do (recording)
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This story is appropriate for all teachers to share orally with their classes around Louisiana festival time. As a teacher, I would read this story to
Show moreThis story is appropriate for all teachers to share orally with their classes around Louisiana festival time. As a teacher, I would read this story to my class for the students to gain knowledge about community events. There are few stories about Louisiana festivals to teach children cultural traditions and means of celebration. There are limited resources for teachers to use that connect students to Louisiana Folklife. Students in Louisiana are diversely different than children from other states, my goal is to provide this story as a model to be part of the change to do better for the children of Louisiana.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2023.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2023-05-09
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- sound recording
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- A Cajun’s Christmas Eve
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The author’s purpose for this story is to offer a traditional twist to a classic night before Christmas tale. With the documentation of Southern Louis
Show moreThe author’s purpose for this story is to offer a traditional twist to a classic night before Christmas tale. With the documentation of Southern Louisiana culture, children across the region can connect on a level of humor, information, and, most importantly, their authentic Cajun voice. This fictional story, combined with a touch of fantasy, is appropriate for a third-grade reader.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- The Cooshmah is Coming
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The author’s purpose is to create a story for children to recognize cultural identity and support with Louisiana folklore and storytelling. This ficti
Show moreThe author’s purpose is to create a story for children to recognize cultural identity and support with Louisiana folklore and storytelling. This fictional short story brings light to the legend of the Cauchemars or “Cooshmah” as spelled in the piece. The appropriate reading grade level supports 3rd grade Louisiana Believes standards in ELA and Social Studies. The tone of the story is persuasive, to encourage children to be kind and loving to those around them. This story is an informational work of fiction to uncover one of the rich legends of folklore in Louisiana storytelling.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2021
- Type of Resource
- text
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- The Copycats
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The author's purpose of the story is to document our culture with real Louisiana stories for young children. This story demonstrates authenticity of v
Show moreThe author's purpose of the story is to document our culture with real Louisiana stories for young children. This story demonstrates authenticity of voice, Louisiana culture in children’s literature. It is grade level is appropriate for 3rd Grade. he author's tone of the story demonstrates humor, informational context, and Fiction/Non-Fiction combined.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- text
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- Feu Follets in Crowley
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The purpose of this story is to support early literacy for young children and to align ELA content to Louisiana Believes Social Studies standards.
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Show moreThe purpose of this story is to support early literacy for young children and to align ELA content to Louisiana Believes Social Studies standards. This story is an original work of historical fiction in Louisiana folklore. Children from grades 1st to 6th can read and learn from stories. The work is humorous and problem-solving. The story showcases teamwork, children working together to achieve a goal.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2021
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- Grammy’s House
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The purpose of this story is to document real Louisiana stories for young children. There are so many young students in Louisiana, and it is very impo
Show moreThe purpose of this story is to document real Louisiana stories for young children. There are so many young students in Louisiana, and it is very important that these children experience storytelling that expresses their own culture. True Louisiana culture is very different from lots of the stereotypes that are shown in most Louisiana literature. I feel it is important for young students to read about real Louisiana culture. I would classify this book as a true story based on my childhood where I spent lots of time at my grandparent’s house with my sister and my cousins. This is a story of my life growing up in Southern Louisiana. This story is appropriate for all young children, and I believe it is important for young children to hear real stories about Louisiana. This is a dramatic and humorous retelling of events in my childhood, it is lighthearted and fun for young children to read!
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- Greatest Of All Time
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To document our Louisiana culture through stories for young children and to give an authentic voice on how a child truly feels. Writing a children’s c
Show moreTo document our Louisiana culture through stories for young children and to give an authentic voice on how a child truly feels. Writing a children’s chapter booked based on my own personal experience with Louisiana culture allows me to dive into the mindset of a young child today and show a part of my childhood growing up in a little town, north of the famous I-49, Carencro, Louisiana. The town of blue and gold, as one might say. For me this town is more than a pinpoint on a map, it’s my home, where all my memories and adventures reside and by writing this story, I was able to bring the memories and adventures of Shubee and Shu Shu to life.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- J'ai trompé les Feu Follets/I Tricked the Feu Follets
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The purpose of this writing is to help students in Louisiana learn more about the legend of the Feu Follets. There are not many stories written in chi
Show moreThe purpose of this writing is to help students in Louisiana learn more about the legend of the Feu Follets. There are not many stories written in children’s literature to support this Louisiana legend. Appropriate grade levels are 2nd – 3rd grade students. This fictional story is meant to have a more serious tone while also informing readers of the Feu Follets.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2021
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- The Joy of My Life
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This story was written to give Louisiana children a reflection of their culture. Louisiana, Cajun culture is beautiful and unique. Cajun heritage is s
Show moreThis story was written to give Louisiana children a reflection of their culture. Louisiana, Cajun culture is beautiful and unique. Cajun heritage is something children should know and be proud of. There is a lack of children’s literature that reflects authentic Cajun culture and this story was created to help fill that gap. Reading level is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, but of course anyone can enjoy! The story is a romantic folktale, based on the legends of the Feu-Follet in the Louisiana swamps.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2021
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- The Louisiana Sisters
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The purpose of this story is to entertain young children to enter the whimsical and simple world of Starhill, Louisiana. The genre is realistic fictio
Show moreThe purpose of this story is to entertain young children to enter the whimsical and simple world of Starhill, Louisiana. The genre is realistic fiction. The grade level is third grade and up. The purpose is to document our culture and our real Louisiana stories for young children. This project has helped me gain the perspective of a child and to challenge my writing skills.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- Lucille’s New School
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"Lucille’s New School" is a chapter of realistic fiction to show children how to overcome fear of new situations. For young children, it is a common r
Show more"Lucille’s New School" is a chapter of realistic fiction to show children how to overcome fear of new situations. For young children, it is a common reaction to be afraid when trying new things. This story can help children understand how to cope with anxiety. Included in the story are interactions with bullies to teach children how to face their fears with confidence. The characters in the story are familiar to children who can see themselves within the writing if they are facing these challenges.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2023.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2023
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- Mama's Feu Follet Bedtime Story
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This children’s tale introduces local folklore to elementary-age children to help them learn more about their culture and the history of Louisiana. To
Show moreThis children’s tale introduces local folklore to elementary-age children to help them learn more about their culture and the history of Louisiana. Too often, important cultural details are simply left out of a student’s education, and these details are crucial to learn with hope that young children may one day pass on their knowledge to their peers. It’s important for these students to be proud of where they come from and understand the importance of the culture, without negative influence from news outlets or television shows.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2021
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- Missing Voices Within the Classroom: Cultural Identity, Lexical, and Authenticity in Cajun, Creole, and Native American Children’s Literature
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It is important for all members of a culture or community (including school community) to “encourage children to understand cultural differences, to t
Show moreIt is important for all members of a culture or community (including school community) to “encourage children to understand cultural differences, to take pride in individual differences and use this understanding to develop uniqueness versus awkwardness in society” (Cox & Wallis, 1982, 264). If young children are supported within the visualization of how they reflectively see their fit within the world, there are possibilities to embrace the leadership benefits of heritage and belonging, and eventually gain the understanding of how to use their cultural authenticity as a strength of character development. Authors explored regional libraries for diverse books, specifically for preservice teachers to use as an emerging model of English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies curriculum planning with children’s literature. There was a lack of authentic cultural connections in these libraries to support multicultural populations in their historical and current diverse literature sections. The authors contend that developmentally, children must see themselves in picture books and other literature to make genuine connections for a cultural identity, language, and self-identification in children’s literature. Portrayal of all cultures accurately is important to reduce bias and misconceptions of others who might be different than the reader. We uncovered missing voices in Cajun, Creole and Native American in children’s literature.
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- Educational Curriculum and Instruction
- Date Issued
- 2021
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- Moncus Park for Young Children, Educators, and Families - Lafayette’s Premiere 100 Acre Wood Classroom: UL Lafayette COEHD Collaboration Project
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Introduction:
“How to Identify Plants and Trees” unit/assessment plan is written by Early Childhood preservice teachers to support and facilitate hand
Show moreIntroduction: “How to Identify Plants and Trees” unit/assessment plan is written by Early Childhood preservice teachers to support and facilitate hands-on learning in Moncus Park. The purpose of this project is to produce a digitized early childhood curriculum, (PK – 3rd grade) for teachers, families, and young children. A main goal of this project is to create awareness and investment in what a 100-acre classroom might offer to children and families in the Lafayette community. Students will focus on educational activities within the Park that align with core academic subjects, such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and Louisiana Believes State Academic standards. Assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development, Dr. Roxanne Bourque, served as a liaison between Moncus Park administration and park experts to support her role as an undergraduate research mentor. This unit/assessment plan includes a calendar of lesson plans for teachers and families to introduce young children to an interactive natural science curriculum. Included are a pre/post assessment of the knowledge, assessments designed to support environmental science, and a compilation of other related lessons tying into the sustainability of this community park. The final student products can be displayed in a park showcase in school or in classes to recognize student engagement in Moncus Park. The main focus of this unit of instruction supports student skills, knowledge, test-taking skills, and science/literacy. This body of work supports the need for enrichment in the prescribed Louisiana Science & ELA curriculum. A pilot of pre/post-analysis results of student interpretive assessment is suggested for favorable for student growth and learning. Moncus Park Proposal: The main goal of the 100 Acre Woods Project is to write a curriculum to enhance the park experience as relational community learning for young children, teachers, and families. Partnerships for community and family engagement build knowledge and skills to create a connection for future park visitors. Project Objectives: UL Lafayette Early Childhood preservice teachers will: ● Explore specific areas of the park to contribute curriculum design specifically for Moncus Park. ● Design curriculum and activities to guide teachers and families. ● Contribute knowledge and skills gained to become community investors. ● Utilize Moncus Park areas with fun/appropriate/content-relevant activities aligned to Louisiana Believes content standards. https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/academic-standards.
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- Education (Early childhood)
- Date Issued
- 2023
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- No Hablo Ingles
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In our lives we would put into situations that we have no control over sometimes you could feel lost; but things will work out if you try your best. T
Show moreIn our lives we would put into situations that we have no control over sometimes you could feel lost; but things will work out if you try your best. This is the story of first struggle of many in America before the Hispanic population was bigger than it is now.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2022.
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- Children's stories
- Date Issued
- 2022
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- text
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- One Salty Nightmare
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The purpose for writing this short story is to inspire younger minds with Louisiana folklore. This historic fiction Louisiana folktale is appropriate
Show moreThe purpose for writing this short story is to inspire younger minds with Louisiana folklore. This historic fiction Louisiana folktale is appropriate reading for third grade. The tone for this story is suspenseful, yet peaceful in the end.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2021.
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- Folklore
- Date Issued
- 2021
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