Characters
This character died of tuberculosis (TB) and is the brother of the main character in Indian Horse.
Benjamin
"It is called a horse."
Shabogeesick (Saul's Ancestor)
Think about the format of Journal Reflections. What should start your Journal Reflection?
Topic Sentence
This is a sacred place that only Saul's family can go to to hide from the Zhaunagush.
God's Lake
Diminutive
Short/Small
By the end of chapter 10, Saul is left completely alone. Who has he just lost?
His grandmother, Naomi
"He is twelve... Saul is seven. They are old enough now to dance the manoomin, the rice, in the old way. Their grandfather would have wanted this for them. We will go to Gods Lake."
Naomi
How many pieces of evidence does Ms. Red want in your Journal Reflection?
2
What does Naomi teach Saul and Benjamin?
How to survive off the land/the traditions of their ancestors,, such as Rice Harvesting
The Ojibwe word for 'White Man'
Zhaunagush
This ancestor of Saul introduced the horse to the Fish Clan, marking the beginning of great change. His story shows that Saul comes from an important family and that the Fish Clan lived in harmony with nature. Who was this figure, whose legacy gave Saul his last name?
Shabogeesick (Slanting Sky)
"Heathen... He is my son. We will take him to the priest."
Mary (Saul's Mother)
Fill in the Blank:
Structure for Journal Reflection:
1. Topic Sentence
2. Evidence 1
3. Evidence 2
4. _______
Conclusion/Concluding sentence(s)
Saul's family is Ojibwe. What Clan does his family belong to?
The Fish Clan
Wild Rice in Ojibwe
Manomin/Manoomin
This character taught Saul and his brother many Ojibwe traditions at God’s Lake. They cared for Benjamin in his final hours and later protected Saul in their own final moments. Who is this important figure in Saul’s early life?
Naomi
"So I grew up afraid of the white man. As it turned out, I had reason to be."
Saul
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to submit electronic Reflection Journals to Ms. Red.
FALSE: Ms. Red does not accept electronic submissions. Reflection Journals are supposed to be composed in your own authentic writing.
Define: Manitou(s)
Spirits
Serpent-Like
Serpentine
After Benjamin's death, Saul's parents decide to take their son's body into town and to buy him a coffin. What do they sell to purchase the coffin?
Sacred Rice - Manomin
"I don't know. But here we will die."
Naomi (Saul's Grandmother)
At the start of the unit, Ms. Red explained that Journal Reflections would help strengthen your writing and make you more persuasive in essays—especially useful for university. What other purpose did she say this activity would help with?
Cover Letter Writing
* A cover letter is a short, professional letter you write when applying for a job. It goes with your resume and explains why you're interested in the job and why you'd be a good fit.
What is Indigenous Protocol when introducing yourself?
In many Indigenous cultures, introducing yourself involves sharing your lineage, community, and connection to the land
"My name is Saul Indian Horse. I am the son of Mary Mandamin and John Indian Horse. My grandfather was called Solomon so my name is the diminutive of his."
The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
Blasphemy