What’s in the Title?

What clues does the title give us for what this story may be about? Have students predict what may happen in this story.

Oonark and Her Family’s Clothing

The first part of the story discusses how Oonark made much of her and her family’s clothing. Take some time to discuss with the class how most clothing is made today. Discuss the differences between mass production now verses how clothes were made one item at time in...

What is Life Like in the Arctic?

Have students research what life is and was like in the Arctic. They can learn about the harsh weather, the climate, the land, the animals and how people survived living there. This research will give the students some background knowledge that they can use while...

Expressions In the Story

Students can look through the pictures and predict what might happen in the story. Encourage students to take notice of the expressions on the faces in the pictures.

Picture Walk

Look through the pictures with students and have them predict what might happen in the story.