Unit 1: Welcome to the Classroom

LEAP Curriculum • Level 1

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Welcome to the Classroom

Unit 1 supports the beginning of the school year by helping students build a classroom community grounded in respect, belonging, responsibility and positive communication. Through Alutiiq language learning, students practice introducing themselves, learning about classmates, using classroom materials responsibly, moving safely through shared spaces, and giving and following directions with care.

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Ling’aklluki

“To respect”

The central Alutiiq value for this unit comes from the principle of having respect for all living beings and things. In the Alutiiq worldview, this encompasses the land, sea, sky, and all of their inhabitants. This value appears in all spheres of Alutiiq life: how we treat others and the world around us is important because of the close relationships we have with other living beings and the natural world. Respect is also about reciprocity and giving back when we take something. In the context of this unit, Linga’klluki manifests in how we greet one another, how we show patience and share, how we treat classmates and items in the classroom, and how we engage in appropriate and respectful ways.

Alutiiq Cultural Value • Unit 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1 Audio

cama'i
hello
Ggwiinga
I am
Kina ellpet?
Who are you?
angayuq
friend

Unit 1 - Welcome to the Classroom

angayuqa
my friend

Lesson 2

Unit 1 - Welcome to the Classroom

Lesson 2 Audio

kalikaq
paper
kaʀantaasaq
pencil
kʀaas'kaaq
crayon/marker
nuusicuak
scissors
nep’stutaq
glue

Lesson 3

Unit 1 - Welcome to the Classroom

Lesson 3 Audio

aqumlleq
chair
stuuluq
desk
amiik
door
ggaaleq
window
igarwik
whiteboard/chalkboard
inimawik
closet/coat area

Lesson 4

Unit 1 - Welcome to the Classroom

Lesson 4 Audio

tawa
stop
utaqa
wait
agi
go
aqumi
sit
quyanaa
thank you

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