by boot | Feb 27, 2025
After reading the book, ask students the following comprehension questions: From what perspective is the author speaking in the book Mnoomin maan’gowing / The Gift of Mnoomin? What animals do we see in the story? In which season does the story take...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Ask students to examine the relationship between Shauzia and Mrs. Weera (or Shauzia and another character in Mud City). How do they connect and respond to each other? What do they think of each other? Does the relationship change? Have them express their ideas in an...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Have students dramatize a scene from the novel that they think is particularly moving, important, informative or memorable. They could give a dramatic reading, perform Readers’ Theater, or enact a scene. Their presentations could be live or recorded digitally....
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Organize research teams of students to learn about various agencies that supply humanitarian aid to refugee and IDP camps, war-torn areas and street children. The following are just a few examples; brainstorm with students to add to this list. UNHCR (United Nations...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Have students consider the work that people involved in humanitarian aid do. Have them write a personal essay about whether they think they would be suited for this kind of career or volunteer work.
