June 8 2023 & Field Trip - Jingle Dress & Chapter 18 On The Road Pg 154 & Chapter 19 Found Pg 161

Review following last few minutes of following video & discuss.

Jingle Dress Dance Video 16 min

https://cla.umn.edu/story/jingle-dress-modern-tradition

Depart for field trip as of 9am.

Field Trip - Art Alleries Tour - Jingle Dress Dancer By Dose Coffee. Lisa Moore's Cousin.


2nd half of class -


Chapter 18 On The Road Pg 154

  1. Keep their six: is an idiomatic expression used to mean watching someone's back or providing support and protection for them. It originates from military terminology, where "six" refers to the rear or behind a person.

  2. Ecstatic: describes a state of overwhelming joy, excitement, or intense happiness.

  3. Syllabics: refers to a writing system that uses characters or symbols to represent syllables instead of individual letters. It is commonly associated with some Indigenous languages in North America, such as Cree and Ojibwe. Syllabics represent syllables as a single unit and can provide a phonetic representation of the spoken language. Example: In Cree syllabics, the word "Tansi" (meaning "hello") is written as ᑕᓂᐢ.

  4. Tenacious: describes someone or something that is persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up or let go easily.

  5. Agility: refers to the ability to move quickly, easily, and with coordination.

  6. Battered (beaten): means being repeatedly struck or hit, resulting in physical damage, injury, or bruising.

  7. Pious: describes someone who is deeply religious, devout, or dedicated to their religious beliefs and practices.

  8. Austere: refers to something that is plain, simple, or unadorned, often suggesting a lack of luxury, ornamentation, or indulgence.

Chapter 19 Found Pg 161


  1. Paunch: refers to a protruding or prominent belly or stomach.

  2. Evasive: describes someone or something that avoids giving direct or straightforward answers, explanations, or commitments.

  3. Acutely: means in a way that is extremely sharp, intense, or keenly felt.

  4. Abodes: refers to places of residence or dwellings. It indicates the locations or houses where individuals live or stay.





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