From Acadian to Cajun - Learn why French is spoken in Louisiana
Description:
This video traces the deportment of the Acadians from Atlantic Canada in 1755 to the southern United States and shows the Cajun culture as it exists today in Louisiana.
Hear Cajun music and first-hand accounts of how Cajun culture is kept alive through music and food. Footage from the silent movie Evangeline and a Cajun Man’s Swamp Cruise will keep students interested and informed.
Activity sheets filled with viewing activities, exercises, suggestions for projects and web links accompany the video. Each package includes the video (approximately 25 minutes) and copy masters.
The French version includes a combination of French narration and some English with French sub-titles. Activities available in both English and French.
Preview sample pages from the French activity book.
Ordering Information:
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