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Silent Read Personal Novel & Definitions Catch Up From Last Day Continued with listening/reading Marrow Thieves -  The Potential Of Change Page 111-117  *After Page 115 Listen To:  CBC Wendigo Audio Story: Click  HERE. The Other Indians Page 118-129 & The Way It All Changed Page 130-137 Double Block - April 29 -  Vocab Time For ALL of the Above & Connect To The Land - Outside To QE -  Personal Novel Read. 

Students - please Read Pages 100-110 - in your Marrow Thieves - novels.  Next Step - INDIVIDUAL WORK: Complete, using a dictionary, the below vocabulary. Words with brackets after ( ) are already defined for you.  Time for reading and vocab completion 45 min total.  Review of Definitions Above: Miigwans’s Coming‑to Story (p. 100) Vocabulary to review before reading Speculation Guessing or forming ideas without having all the facts. Adversity Hardship, struggle, or difficult circumstances. Miigwetch (Ojibwe: “thank you”) A word used to express gratitude or thanks. Skittish Easily startled, nervous, or jumpy. Unencumbered Free from burdens, obstacles, or heavy responsibilities. Resurrected Brought back to life or restored after being lost or forgotten. Renaissance A period of rebirth, renewal, or revival. Binoojiing (Ojibwe: “baby/child”) A term meaning a young child or baby. Duvet A thick, soft blanket filled with feathers or synthetic material. Tagalog A language spoken...

Review of 'Into the Woods' Vocab & homework check. Vocabulary Definitions - Into The Woods - Marrow Thieves - Review.  Contemplate To think deeply or carefully about something, often before making a decision. Hibachi A Japanese-style charcoal grill, often used for cooking food over an open flame. Predicament A difficult, awkward, or stressful situation. Cumulus A type of cloud that is white and puffy, often shaped like cotton; can also suggest something that is piled or heaped up. Rending Tearing something apart violently or forcefully. 360° (Three hundred sixty degrees) A full circle or complete turn, meaning everything around in all directions. Momentum Forward movement or force that keeps something going, either physically or figuratively. Cadence The rhythm or flow of sounds, movements, or events; often used to describe speech, walking, or writing. Tony Louie  Spoken Word Poetry Review - His-tory Key Concepts Spoken word as performance text “History” vs. “his‑story” (...

Cobin/Luke T and Luke B - Test on Wednesday April 22  - end of double block.  Marrow Thieves Prep Kahoot Review Marrow Thieves Ch 1-7 Terms Master List Ch 1-7 Homework Check Vocab - refer to April 17 Blog Post & Marrow Thieves Continued - Audio Book -  'Back Into The Woods'   Reminder - Quiz - next week re: - Tony Louis Performance. 

Tony Louie, a Sinixt singer-songwriter-poet on Monday, April 20 in Block C. Attendance and theatre by 12:30pm Sinixt singer-songwriter Tony Louie presents live music, spoken word poetry, and Sinixt language. Rooted in Sinixt identity and territory, this performance will center land-based storytelling, cultural resurgence, and the revitalization of Indigenous voice through artistic expression. He specializes in Country roots and blues.

*Any missing tests - Luke B, Luke T, and Cobin.  Library OR homework club? *For Monday - Theatre Presentation Tony Louie, a Sinixt singer-songwriter-poet on Monday, April 20 in Block C. Attendance and theatre by 12:30pm Sinixt singer-songwriter Tony Louie presents live music, spoken word poetry, and Sinixt language. Rooted in Sinixt identity and territory, this performance will center land-based storytelling, cultural resurgence, and the revitalization of Indigenous voice through artistic expression. He specializes in Country roots and blues. To help prepare  Blue River Blues  video. This video is about the dam that was built in '39 that stopped the salmon from travelling this far.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeqmrbRIcDk   This class - Review - Ch 8 - Wab's Coming To Story - Vocab - from last day - reference April 13/14 blog post completed vocab review.  Teams Work - Catch Up regarding any and all missing items Marrow Thieves Continued . . .Page 87 onw...

Teams Test - Marrow Thieves Ch 1-7 Teacher meetings one-on-one Q3. 

Personal Novel Read Time 15 min Kahoot Review Marrow Thieves Ch 1-7 Terms Master List Ch 1-7 First Peoples Principals of Learning - Protocols of storytelling. Review.  Quiz - April 16 Ch 1-7 Reminder.  Wab's Coming To Story Page 80 - 86 Marrow Thieves. Read. Vocab Wab - (Objibwe - Waab - Light/Dawn/New Day)  SPAM - canned ham - 1937 launch - very popular as shelf stable meat - WW2. Feisty Meaning: Lively, brave, and full of spirit; willing to fight back. Rescind Meaning: To take back or cancel a decision or promise. Hysterics Meaning: Uncontrolled emotions such as intense laughing, crying, or panic. Squaw Meaning: A term historically used for Indigenous women; now recognized as offensive and disrespectful . Bravado Meaning: Fake or exaggerated confidence meant to hide fear or insecurity. Replenishing Meaning: Refilling or restoring something that has been used up. Mortified Meaning: Extremely embarrassed or ashamed. Update your Family Tree Papers.   Wab...

Quiet Personal Novel Read Time Fun Friday & Overdue Work Completion Time - TEAMS.  Reminder - Quiz/Test Thurs April 16 Marrow Thieves Ch 1-7 

Personal Novel Read Time (April 9 Double Block)  Read:  Metis Legacy II: Michif Culture, Heritage and Folkways: Rougarou  Story provided printed via handout - also available via the link above.  Journals: Write a comparison paragraph that explores the similarities between this story and the one Minerva tells in this chapter.  Family Tree Group Work -Marrow Thieves - Ch 1-7 Sidewalk Chalk Group Work  “Rougarou” Circle Game!   Intro to  “Rougarou” Circle Game for Tomorrow! 

Vocab Time: Chapter 7  Time To Define:  Chapter 7 - Pg 56-79 'The Four Winds' Vocab 1. Nonchalant Dictionary definition: Calm, relaxed, or casual; appearing indifferent or unconcerned. 2. Bilious Dictionary definition: Bad-tempered, irritable, or unpleasant; literally refers to nausea or bile. 3. Atrophy Dictionary definition: To waste away or weaken, especially due to lack of use. 4. Wainscoting Dictionary definition: Wooden paneling on the lower part of a wall. 5. Feral Dictionary definition: Wild, untamed, or savage. In the chapter: Used to describe how society labels Indigenous people or survivors—showing how dehumanization is used to justify violence against them. 6. Turrets Dictionary definition: Small towers on a castle or fortified building. 7. Dignitaries Dictionary definition: People who hold high rank or importance. In the chapter: Represents government or authority figures   8. Dilapidated Dictionary definition: Run-down, ruined, or falling apart. 9. Amalgama...

Welcome. Quiet Read 20 min - Personal Novels. Lit Circle. Check in re: Chapters Marrow Thieves.  Chapter 7 - Pg 56-79 'The Four Winds' Vocab *Note we will define Ch 7 words on Tuesday - April 7th. 2nd Half - Groups of 3 - Family Tree Marrow Thieves - modeling clay scenes.