My name is Mrs. Ngai and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Math, Science, Technology Magnet at Montara Elementary School. I love using technology in the classroom and am really excited about using this blog with my students!
In addition to technology, I also love chocolate, traveling, learning new languages, and trying new food from many different cultures!
What do you think about the Long Knife’s ultimatum (warning) to Old Bear and the Navajo people? Do you think it was fair? If you were Old Bear, how would you have reacted? What would you have said or done?
What do you think about the Long Knife’s ultimatum (warning) to Old Bear and the Navajo people? Do you think it was fair? If you were Old Bear, how would you have reacted? What would you have said or done?
Bright Morning thinks the Nez Percé girl’s glance tells her, “Run, run, even though they kill you. It is better to die here on the street.” What do you think the author might be foreshadowing with this statement?
If you could change your name, would you? If you could choose a name that had a meaning like Bright Morning, Tall Boy, or Old Bear, what would you choose for your name? Why?
Do you think the government should have a right to take land away from a group of people even if they have been living there for hundreds of years? How would you feel if you were kicked off your land and made to move somewhere unknown? What would you do to resist or fight back?
At what age do you think people should have the right to vote? Why do you think that age is the best age? Do you think people are old enough and wise enough at that age? Why? Write your opinion and support it with at least 3 ideas about why that is the best age.
Imagine that your parents have announced that your family will be going on an expedition across North America. Your family will be traveling through a remote wilderness with no place to stop for food or supplies. What would you take along? You will be allowed to take two of your most prized possessions in addition to the necessities you might need.
