IGbD Native Literature Resources
Essential Questions
Link: Native Lit Curricula Essential Question Database
Source: NISN
This document has a tab for each grade level within the NISN Native Lit Curriculum. All the Essential Questions from each unit are included for quick reference.
Design Guidance
Link: Words and Advice from Native Lit Teacher Designers 2024-2026 (slides) (PDF)
Source: NISN
This presentation includes words of advice from some of the Native Lit Curriculum Teacher Designers and an interview with Teacher Designer, Sarah Caldwell, on her style of designing and new Grade 4 units.
Vetting Resources and Book Lists
Link: Native American Literature in Your Classroom
Source: National Museum of the American Indian
This is a good one page rubric that you can use to vet texts.
Link: Native Ways of Knowing Booklist 2023
The Native Ways of Knowing booklist, curated by educational organizations and Native scholars, highlights high-quality, Indigenous-authored literature focusing on accurate portrayals of culture, sovereignty, and resilience.
Link: NISN Native Lit Curriculum Core Text Lists
This document identifies the current texts by unit within the NISN Native Lit Curriculum and has a tab for each grade level.