If+the+River+Could+Speak+-+Text+Set

For each text, include: 1) a complete bibliographic reference, 2) a brief description of the text (can be copied from the activity guides), 3) targeted ELP level, and 4) a link to the text. If the text is one you have created or edited, upload it with any necessary citations to the original source. Organize this so it looks visually appealing and is easy to follow.

Harrison, J. (2008, October 31). Spokane River. Retrieved June 18, 2015, from https://www.nwcouncil.org/history/SpokaneRiver
 * Introduction activity/lesson texts:**
 * Bibliographic reference:**

The text outlines important geographic, ecological, and sociological features of the Spokane River. The text describes how the river has been utilized in the past, and how it is in its current state. Specifically, the text talks about Native American people, and their relationship to the river, how the river has changed over the centuries, and what is happening to it today.
 * Brief Description:**

ELP 7.1: Construct meaning from oral presentations and literary and informational text through grade-appropriate listening, reading, and viewing. Level 3: Use a developing set of strategies to; determine the central idea or theme in simple oral presentations or written text, explain how the theme is supported by specific details, summarize part of the text.
 * Targeted ELP Level:**

[|Spokane River (Orginal Text)]
 * Link to the text:**

Clark, Ella E. (1953). Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest. Berkeley:University of California Press.
 * Narrative Lesson Text Information **
 * Bibliographical References: **

"Spokane Stories." Spokane Stories. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 July 2015.

Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest by Ella Clark contains short Indian narratives about the origins of specific landmarks in the Pacific North West. The corresponding narrative lesson focuses on the Spokane Indian legends.
 * Abstract of Texts: **

The website contains legends from different Indian tribes. The corresponding narrative lesson focuses on the Spokane Indian legends as well.

ELP 7.8 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in oral presentations and literary and informational text
 * Targeted ELP Levels: **
 * Level 2-determines the meaning of frequently occurring words, phrases, and expressions
 * Level 3-determines the meaning of general academic and content-specific words and phrases and frequently occurring expressions
 * Level 4-determines the meaning of general academic, content-specific words and phrases, and a growing number of idiomatic expressions

[|Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest]
 * Link to the Texts: **

[|Extra Indian Legends Website]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kershner, Jim. (1995, August 21) River Of Kings In Years Past, The Spokane River Was Home To Millions Of Salmon, Which Brought Bounty To The Region’s Tribes. Retrieved from []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Informational Lesson Text Information **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bibliographical Reference: **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This article from The Spokesman Review was written in 1995 and is about the loss of salmon on the Spokane River as a direct result of the Grand Coulee and Long Lake dams.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ELP 6-8.1 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Construct meaning from oral presentations and literary and informational text through grade appropriate listening, reading, and viewing
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Targeted ELP Level: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Level 2- identifies the main topic and retells a few key details from read-alouds, simple written texts, and oral presentations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Level 3 - determines the main idea or theme, retells a few key details, and retells familiar stories from read-alouds, simple written texts, and oral presentations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Level 4 - determines the main idea or theme, explains how some key details support the main idea or theme, and summarizes part of a text from read-alouds, written texts, and oral presentations

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Spokane River Article]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Link to the Text: **