Powwow Vocabulary

Also known as a prayer dress, the __________ is believed to bring healing to those who are sick.

• bell skirt

• jingle dress

• cone dress

Tags

CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Sweet grass is

• one of the four sacred medicines

• known for its sweet scent

• used for its healing effect

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

A shoe made of soft leather, worn by dancers in powwows

• moccasins

• slipper

• loafer

• clog

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word best completes this sentence? "Then the powwow begins as the _____ calls, 'Time for Grand Entry - stand up.'"

• elder

• emcee

• announcer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When dancers perform in order to be awarded with a prize or money, it is a:

• agreement

• accord

• competition

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

To move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music is to

• dance

• skip

• hop

• jump

Being an ___ is not defined by age; someone who lives their lives according to deeply ingrained values & teachings

• emcee

• elder

• speaker

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The designated area for dancing at a powwow, blessed prior to the event

• arena

• vendor

• grand entry

• hall

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4