Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction

: The Adventure of Gracie and Ami
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2023
Type of Resource: text

: Ain’t No Friday, Like Good Friday!
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 fro
Show more"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 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.
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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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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2023
Type of Resource: text

: Alexis to the Rescue
Description: 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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Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Anna is Adopted!
Description: "Anna is Adopted" is a realistic fiction short story with actual scenarios from my childhood growing up. The purpose of this story is to bring awarene
Show more"Anna is Adopted" is a realistic fiction short story with actual scenarios from my childhood growing up. The purpose of this story is to bring awareness to the feelings of misplacement for all children. Based on personal experience, adoption is not recognized in a positive light each day at school no matter how parents manage the issues. This story is written for younger elementary age students but can be applied to students of all ages. Since the story is based on rich lived experience, it is a great resource for children, parents, and teachers to address problems such as anxiety, uncomfortable questions, and other oppositional behaviors. There were so many social and educational benefits in mind when writing this. "Anna is Adopted" is a story for classroom use to promote inclusion of all family types and make children of diverse backgrounds feel more seen and understood. Educationally, this story helps students with reading comprehension and exposes them to different familial structures at an early age. The story is appropriate and aligned for ELA and Social Studies Louisiana Believes curriculum standards.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2022.
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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Ant Restaurant
Description: The purpose of this story is to introduce young children to the idea of realistic fiction. This story is appropriate for elementary students to engage
Show moreThe purpose of this story is to introduce young children to the idea of realistic fiction. This story is appropriate for elementary students to engage in problem solving and is aligned with ELA and Social Studies standards from the Louisiana Believes curriculum. Imaginary play is a huge part of early development, and this story demonstrates how children interact and play.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2022.
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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Becca’s First Roux
Description: To educate young children about Creole culture in Southern Louisiana.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque
Show moreTo educate young children about Creole culture in Southern Louisiana.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2022.
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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: The Best Lunch Yet
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Bliss’ Day at the Fais Do Do
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.
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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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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2023
Type of Resource: text

: A Cajun’s Christmas Eve
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: The Cooshmah is Coming
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2021
Type of Resource: text

: The Copycats
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Feu Follets in Crowley
Description: The purpose of this story is to support early literacy for young children and to align ELA content to Louisiana Believes Social Studies standards. Th
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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2021
Type of Resource: text

: Grammy’s House
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Greatest Of All Time
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: J'ai trompé les Feu Follets/I Tricked the Feu Follets
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2021
Type of Resource: text

: The Joy of My Life
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2021
Type of Resource: text

: The Louisiana Sisters
Description: 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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Subject: Children's stories
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Lucille’s New School
Description: "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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2023
Type of Resource: text

: Mama Had a Bad Day
Description: The purpose of this children’s chapter story is to address the missing gaps in children’s literature about relationships with parents. The genre of th
Show moreThe purpose of this children’s chapter story is to address the missing gaps in children’s literature about relationships with parents. The genre of this story is nonfiction for the audience of school children between Pre-K and eighth grade. This story can be used to fulfill the requirements of Louisiana Believes standards of elementary grades in English language arts and assist in emotional development lessons. Ideally, this story can be used to reach children with absent parents.
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This is a student final project from EDCI 308, taught by Dr. Roxanne Bourque in Fall 2022.
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Subject: Education
Date Issued: 2022
Type of Resource: text

: Mama's Feu Follet Bedtime Story
Description: 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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Subject: Folklore
Date Issued: 2021
Type of Resource: text

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