1. Indian vs Native American

2. Terminology Politically incorrect today – DON’T SAY:
Indian
Eskimo
Red Skins
Politically Correct today – YOU SHOULD SAY:
Aboriginal (Canada)
First Nations (Canada)
Inuit (Canada)
Metis (Canada)
Native American (USA)
Aborigines (Australia)

3. Minds-On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF_unlvjccA

4. Poverty only teaches you how to be poor.
Agree or Disagree
Poverty only teaches you how to be poor.

5. A best friend is more important than family.
Agree or Disagree
A best friend is more important than family.

6. There is always time to change your life
Agree or Disagree
There is always time to change your life

7. People should accept their own limitations.
Agree or Disagree
People should accept their own limitations.

8. A person needs to have hope in order to lead a successful life.
Agree or Disagree
A person needs to have hope in order to lead a successful life.

9. Agree or Disagree
Cultural differences should not affect the way people treat each other.

10. The most important thing in life is to follow your dreams.
Agree or Disagree
The most important thing in life is to follow your dreams.

11. What do you think about this story?
To know the setting and protagonist of the novel. To understand some of the first impressions of the protagonist. To be able to reflect on what you have read and predict on how this story will develop.

12. Chapter 1
1. What happened to Junior when he was born and what was the result of this occurrence?
2. What other problems did Junior have and what was he called?
3. What does he like to do?
4. What are his dreams?
Chapter 2
1. Describe Junior’s life.
2. Retell what Junior says is worse than being hungry about being poor?
3. What realization does Junior come to after this incident?
Chapter 3
1. Explain Rowdy’s relationship with Junior.
2. Retell what happens at the Powpow

13. Consolidation
Did you enjoy pages 1-14? Why or why not?

14. In your groups...
Imagery – The mental images that come to mind when you read something.
One example of simile
One example of metaphor
One example of personification

15. Homework Read pgs 15-31 Complete the passive worksheet
No quiz next week.