Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction

: Ain’t No Friday, Like Good Friday! (recording)
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2023-05-09
Type of Resource: sound recording

: Bliss’ Day at the Fais Do Do (recording)
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2023-05-09
Type of Resource: sound recording

: Paper Magic (recording)
Description: The purpose of this story is to encourage children to turn to reading as a form of escapism. So many children have no one to turn to, some are made to
Show moreThe purpose of this story is to encourage children to turn to reading as a form of escapism. So many children have no one to turn to, some are made to feel ostracized by their family, to feel insignificant for being different. The author’s purpose in writing this story is to give those children a way to free themselves from that narrative. This piece of Realistic Fiction is written for anyone who needs to be reminded of what it’s like to be a child and have little power over what happens around you. A teacher may use this story in a classroom for children to free read before lessons, after students complete work, or as a tool to encourage all students to explore the magic of reading.
This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Spring 2023.
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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2023-05-09
Type of Resource: sound recording

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