2. Who are the Aboriginals?
To know who the Aboriginals are.
To understand briefly the cultural beliefs of Aboriginals.
To be able to examine a Aboriginal myth by applying literary terms that we have learned so far in the course.
Aboriginals; Myth;
Theme; Symbols

3. The Aboriginal People of Canada
We know that the first Aboriginals crossed into Canada approximately 30,000 years ago.
At that time the Bering Strait was frozen.
They crossed from (what is today) Asia over into Alaska, following herds of animals.

4. In Canada there are three Aboriginal groups: 1) First Nations 2) Métis
To know who the Aboriginals are.
To understand briefly the cultural beliefs of Aboriginals
In Canada there are three Aboriginal groups:
1) First Nations
2) Métis
3) Inuit
Each one of these groups is comprised of many smaller groups, such as Iroquois, Algonquin, etc.
Aboriginals; Myth;
Theme; Symbols

5. Many of these groups shared certain similarities:
To know who the Aboriginals are.
To understand briefly the cultural beliefs of Aboriginals
Many of these groups shared certain similarities:
They used plants for medicinal purposes
They traded (bartered), they did not use money
They believed in spirits and their religion was very nature oriented, the spiritual guide was called Shaman.
Aboriginals; Myth;
Theme; Symbols

6. To know who the Aboriginals are.
To understand briefly the cultural beliefs of Aboriginals
They did not write, instead they passed on their traditions through symbols and stories. They had an oral tradition.
They had several methods of transportation
Canoes
Kayaks
Toboggans
Snowshoes
Aboriginals; Myth;
Theme; Symbols

7. The Iroquois Lived in the St-Lawrence Lowlands were farmers
Matriarchal form government
Sedentary
Their villages were often centered around longhouses.
Corn, squash and beans were staples in their diet.
NOTE: The better name is the Haudenosaunee

8. The Algonquin
Lived in the Canadian Shield (eastern and central Canada)
Hunters and gatherers
Patriarchal
They were nomadic and lived in wigwams
They traveled by canoe and snowshoes and toboggans in the winter.

10. After we read, we will identify and explain the following:
To be able to examine a Aboriginal myth by applying literary terms that we have learned so far in the course.
After we read, we will identify and explain the following:
What is the theme of the story? Why?
What symbols can you find in this story? What do they represent?
Aboriginals; Myth;
Theme; Symbols

11. Cats/Dogs are better than cats/dogs.
Point- State your topic.
Evidence – For example, For instance, According to the story…
Explain- This example shows, This quotation shows, This example demonstrates,

12. Cats are better pets than dogs
Cats are better pets than dogs. For example, cats do not need to be walked outside. This evidence demonstrates that cats make the lives of their owners easier, for if people have busy work schedules they will not have time to walk a dog. Cats are also more independent because they do not need to be taken outside.

13. In the short story Adam’s World, the main conflict is person vs
In the short story Adam’s World, the main conflict is person vs. society. In the short story, Adam wants to rebel against the school system. He wants to teach his students about Aborginal Rights. He says, “My students, I love them, they must learn the horrible side of living in Canada; however, Stephen Harper is not allowing me to teach my students what I want to teach!” (2). This evidence shows the reader that Adam is passionate about teaching. He wants his students to learn about Aboriginals. Stephen Harper is the prime-minister of Canada, so he is the leader of Canadian society. Person vs Society is when the protagonist goes against the laws and systems of society. Therefore, Adam does not want to follow the rules of teaching English. He wants to expand the students’ minds on human rights in Canada. These ideas he has are important to him.