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Brother Eagle, Sister Sky
Last updated Sunday, October 23, 2005
Author: Susan Jeffers
Date of Publication:
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Grade Level: 5th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Apr. 2002, Apr. 2001
Synopsis:
"How can you buy the sky? How can you own the rain and the wind?" So begin the moving words attributed to a great American Indian chief--Chief Seattle--over 100 years ago. They are words that eloquently capture the central belief of Native Americans: that this earth and every creature on it is sacred.
Discussion topics: To be posted soon ...
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Is what Chief Seattle said still true today? How would you say it? Re-write, and decorate his speech in your own words for today.
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What is the most important thing the earth gives you? Why is it important? How can you protect it? Draw or write.
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You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
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not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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