by Lynda Durrant
The Beaded Moccasins Vocabulary Archive
Prereading Exercises
Before every chapter is read, the corresponding vocabulary must be defined.
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
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| Day # | Chapters Read | Activities & Journal Questions | Homework |
| Day #1 | ch 1 | Journal: Do you have chores at home? What are you responsible for doing in your household? How do you feel about doing them and why? | HW: TBA |
| Day #2 | ch 2 | Activity: Make a missing poster for the protagonist. If you don't know what a protagonist is, click on the "literary terms" link in diagon alley and scroll down for "protagonist." | HW: define vocabulary words for ch 3 & ch 4 |
| Day #3 | ch 3 & ch 4 | Journal: What happened to Sammy? Why did it happen? What do you think was the reasoning behind it? How does that make you feel about Smallpox Scars? | HW: Define vocabulary words for ch 5 |
| Day #4 | ch 5 | Journal: Why does Mary scold the Campbell family? | HW: What kinds of things does Mary do everyday? What kinds of things do you do everyday? Make a T-chart. Head the first column "Things I do everyday." Head the other column "Things Mary does every day." Fill in the T-chart with notes about your daily routines and Mary's. |
| Day #5 | ch 6 | Journal: If Mrs. Stewart were a symbol, what would she be and why? Provide quotes to support your argument. | HW: Describe Mrs. Stewart. Describe Mary's relationship with Mrs. Stewart. |
| Day #6 | ch 7 | Journal: Why does Mary jump into the river? What is she looking to find there? | HW: define vocabulary for ch 8 & ch 9 |
| Day #7 | ch 8 & ch 9 | Journal: Why does Mary refuse to help tan the hides? Have you ever done something strange that you didn't want to do? Did you do it? Why or why not? | HW: Why does Mary lie to Grandfather? Have you ever told a lie for the same reason? If so, how did you feel after you told it? |
| Day #8 | ch 10 & 11 | Activity: Design a wigwam with the other people who are in your group. Build a miniature version of a wigwam. Try to use all natural materials. | HW: define vocabulary words for ch 12 & 13; work on wigwam. Wigwam will be due the following Monday. |
| Day #9 | ch 12 & 13 | Small Group Discussion: How do myths influence Native American culture? What role do myths play in this novel? What role does Christianity play in this novel? | HW: none. |
| Day #10 | ch 14 & Afterword | Journal: Did Mary ever escape? What was her final decision and what was the outcome? Where do you think she would have been happier? Find a quote (and cite the page number) to support your answer. | HW: How does the culture clash of Americans vs. Native Americans inflence Mary, Mrs. Stewart & the Delawares? |
| Day #11 | no reading today | Activity: The earth is very important to the Delawares. Design a mural depicting the setting of the novel. You may use all kinds of materials, including paint, tissue paper, etc. The mural will be made on butcher paper. Make sure you plan it out on looseleaf before you create it. You may also use descriptive words and quotes from the book that describe the setting on your mural. | HW: Bring in any additional materials you may need for your mural. |
| Day #12 | no reading today | Activity: Work on mural. | HW: Write a 1-3 paragraph book review of this novel. |