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Art of Storytelling: Robert Lewis (Cherokee Nation)

The following video provides an example of oral storytelling in the tradition of the Cherokee Nation. It can be used to understand the power of using oral tradition to teach life lessons, tribal histories and the nuances of languages.

Topics: Oral Language, Family and Community, Reaching All Learners, Student Belonging • Grade Levels: PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Resource Type: Guidance • Media Type: Video
20-25 mins

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