Nunavut

Do you think that Inuit's are happy to have been given the province Nunavut by the Canadian Government? Why or why not?

Rain Player by David Wisniewski

Why are fable stories mostly dominated by male protagonists?  What does that say about cultures and the way that we represent male and female gender roles?  How can we as a society begin to change that  and edge more towards equality?

The Marble Champ by Gary Soto

How can we learn about gender roles in society and sports from this text.  Please use proof from the text to support your thoughts.  Make sure you are continuing to add onto others and responding to their posts.

The Woman Who Fell From the Sky

Which character was more important to the birth of the Earth, Flint or Sapling?  Why? Use your own thoughts and defend your claim with proof.

The Woman Who Fell From the Sky by John Bierhorst

Why do different cultures/religions/people have different views on how the Earth, cosmos, universe were created? What does that tell us about humans?

Look at the image and think carefully about what you see. Don't forget to ask yourself: What's going on in this picture? What do I see that makes me say that? What more can I find? Remember to also respond to the person who posted before you.

A Pet by Cynthia Rylant

How do the internal and external problems within the story affect each other? Use proof from the story to support your thoughts. Make sure to make connections to what you know in the real world (a reflection).