Introduction
I am interested in teaching my students about our Dine/Navajo culture using poetry and language as a bridge to help create a cultural connection for my students. I plan to expose my students to both the Dine and English language. I would encourage my students to translation words and phrases in the Dine language to the English translation. I will provide a selection of seasonal poetry for my students to engage and learn about their Dine culture. My focus would be to teach my students about our Dine/Navajo culture by analyzing the daily activities of the Dine people. Students will gain the understanding and knowledge of the traditional ways of living for our Dine people.
Here is a quote taken from the book titled The Unbreakable Code by Sara Hunter, "He wasn't as scared of going to a new place any more. His grandfather had taught him who he was and what he would always have with him. He was the grandson of a Navajo code talker and he had a language that had once helped saved his country." (Hunter, 26) This statement resonates with me because I understand the importance and value of our Dine language. I understand the importance of our cultural heritage as Dine people. I want to provide the same opportunity for my students to be cognizant of their Dine language, culture, and knowledge of key historical event such the Long Walk and Navajo Code Talkers' in our Dine culture. I want my student to see the value in how our Dine relatives lived the traditional way of life.
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