What Did You Learn?

Did you learn anything new about how water gets to your tap in City of Water? If so, what was it?

Discuss the Title

After reading the story, discuss the meaning of the title again. What do you think that the author means when he says, “I have a right to culture”?

Suggest a New Title

Have students suggest a different title for the book (e.g., Grandpa’s Secret, Grandpa’s Farm), and explain their thinking.

Return to the KWL Chart

Revisit the KWL chart and complete the “What We Learned” column. This completed chart is a visual reference of student learning.

KWL Chart

To activate prior knowledge of spending time with grandparents, Indigenous people, and culture, create a KWL chart with students. This chart will serve as a visual reference for students. The first two columns will be completed before reading the story. The third...