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...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 26, the author writes about how to make clothing traditionally. She uses appropriate linking words to create her paragraph. Display this paragraph on the SMART Board. With the class, talk about and make a list of the linking words used in the paragraph, as...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
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...
