Chapters Overview

This course is organized into eight chapters across two semesters. Each chapter introduces new vocabulary, a grammar concept, cultural context from AIS 112, and practice exercises.

Chapter Map

#	Ojibwe Title	Theme	Key Grammar	Weeks
1	Aaniin	Greetings & Identity	Pronouns, verb "to be"	1–4
2	Akiing	Numbers, Colors & Animacy	Animate/Inanimate nouns, plurals	5–8
3	Bimaadizi	Daily Life & Action Verbs	VAI verbs, present tense	9–12
4	Indoodemen	Body, Health & Relationships	Body vocabulary, possession	13–17
—	Mid-Year Exam	Chapters 1–4	ACTFL Novice assessment	Week 18
5	Anishinaabe-Bimaadiziwin	Seven Grandfather Teachings	Abstract nouns, values vocabulary	19–22
6	Giizis	Seasons, Sky & Time	Time expressions, seasonal vocabulary	23–26
7	Mino-bimaatisiiwin	Story & Ceremony	Narrative vocabulary, ceremony terms	27–30
8	Aki	Land, Treaties & Sovereignty	Land vocabulary, historical terms	31–36
—	End-of-Year Exam	Chapters 5–8	ACTFL Novice-High assessment	Week 36

How Each Chapter Is Structured

1. Summary — What you will learn
2. AIS 112 Cultural Context — Historical and cultural background
3. Concepts Covered — Vocabulary and grammar list
4. Introduction — Real-world connections and opening conversation
5. Vocabulary Sections — Grouped by theme, with animacy markers
6. Grammar Focus — One core grammar concept per chapter
7. Morpheme Analysis — Breaking down word structure
8. Example Sentences — Model usage in context
9. Practice Exercises — Guided and creative activities
10. Self-Assessment Checklist — Can-do statements

Then: Chapter Quiz — 10 MC + 3 fill-in + 3 short-answer questions