Haitian Culture Curriculum Guide

Grade: Kindergarten
HAITIAN FOLKLORE
Topic: Haitian Folklore: “Baby Cat Meets the Family”
Objective(s): To show comprehension of “Baby Cat Meets the Family” through
retelling the story in one’s own words; writing of a class summary
of the story; and acting out the story.
Time Frame: 2 Periods
Area of Infusion: Language Arts
To understand the similarities between the Cat’s family and human
families.
Goal 3/Core Competencies Sunshine State Standards
3.1 Information Managers
3.2 Effective Communicators
3.4 Creative and Critical Thinkers
3.8 Cooperative Workers
3.9 Effective Leaders
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LA.A.1.1
LA.C.1.1
Benchmark: LA.A.1.1.4
Corresponding Grade Level Expectation:
The student uses strategies to comprehend the text (for example, retelling, discussing, and asking
questions).
Benchmark: LA.C.1.1.4
Corresponding Grade Level Expectation:
The student listens for specific information, including sequence of events.
Teacher Resources:
• Oral Tradition – in Background section of Haitian Culture Curriculum Guide Grades K-5
• Folktale “Baby Cat Meets the Family” – in Supplementary Materials section of Haitian
Culture Curriculum Guide Grades K-5
• Chart paper
Background:
Folktales are beloved and familiar stories told and retold to teach cultural values or to provide
entertainment. “Baby Cat Meets the Family” is a folktale about a family celebration, which has
been passed down through generations in Haiti’s oral tradition. The importance of family is
central to Haitian culture. In Haiti, the meaning of family extends beyond the immediate family to
include relatives, friends, and neighbors. In short, “family” embraces everyone you hold dear.
Procedures/Activities:
1. Discuss the meaning and importance of family with the class. Explain the meaning of extended
family and its importance in various cultures.