by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Begin by asking students to think about the main themes of this story and come together to discuss their answers. Then have students choose one of the themes and write an essay discussing it. This essay should include a brief summary of the text, emphasizing the role...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Poni learns many lessons from her mother about self-respect, education and more. She also learns how a woman is supposed to act in her culture. Have each student compile a list of the lessons Poni’s mother taught her. Come together as a class to discuss. How does Poni...
by boot | Feb 27, 2025
Many people in her life describe Poni as always running, always in a hurry. Have students review the text for references to her running and her haste. What does her tendency to run tell us about her character? How is this trait an advantage? How is it a disadvantage?...
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
Do you think that Shauzia and Parvana will make it to France someday? What do you think they will be doing in twenty years’ time? What kind of women do you think they will be?
