UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 2Vg3

Arbeidsark: Indigenous Literature in English

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📚 Indigenous Literature in English – Worksheet

VG3 English 2

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Complete the sentences with words from the word bank.

European _____________ silenced indigenous voices for centuries.

Indigenous authors began to _____________ their stories in the 20th century.

Connection to land is seen as a _____________ and cultural foundation in indigenous literature.

Many indigenous cultures have rich _____________ that blend with modern written forms.

Themes of trauma, healing, and _____________ appear frequently in indigenous works.

Indigenous literature challenges the European literary _____________.

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Match each author with their work and cultural background.

| Author | Work | Indigenous Background |

|--------|------|----------------------|

| 1. N. Scott Momaday | A. "Carpentaria" | a. Māori (New Zealand) |

| 2. Louise Erdrich | B. "The Bone People" | b. Ojibwe (USA) |

| 3. Keri Hulme | C. "House Made of Dawn" | c. Kiowa (USA) |

| 4. Alexis Wright | D. "The Plague of Doves" | d. Aboriginal (Australia) |

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Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.

What is the main purpose of indigenous literature according to the presentation?

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Name two literary techniques that blend oral traditions with contemporary forms.

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How has colonialism shaped the history of indigenous literature in English?

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