by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
How does the death of Oonark’s husband affect Oonark and her children? Discuss the roles and gifts of different family members to reflect on how the loss of one person deeply affects the entire family.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 28, stop reading after the line, “A hunter is only as good as the clothes his wife makes.” Discuss what this quote means. How do the practices of making clothing and of hunting work together?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
As unfamiliar words are introduced, the class can use the glossary to read the definitions. Also, use the internet and books to show students pictures or diagrams of the items. Unfamiliar words that present themselves are “ulu,” “amauti,” “parkas,” “kamiit,”...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Why would the animal fur be different in the autumn compared to other seasons? What are all the seasons? How does the weather change from one season to the next? How might animals be affected by these changes, and how might they adapt to the changing weather?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Have students connect to the first page of the story by thinking of any clothing that someone made for them. Perhaps a baby hat, blanket, sweater, mittens, etc. How long does it take to make something for a person? How does it make them feel that someone spent that...
