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Vocabulary
The Story: A Boy Called Slow
Drawing Conclusions
Making Inferences
Noting Details
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Feeling of admiration and approval Ex. Students should ______________ their teachers.
Respect
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How did Slow get his name?
He was slow at eating, his actions were slow, and he always seemed tired.
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Does Slow admire and trust the adults in his life? How can you tell?
He admires his uncle's and father's names, and he listens carefully to his parents.
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Do you think Slow's family is bothered that he does everything slowly?
No, they seem to love and accept him.
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How does the author give the readers a feeling for Hunkpapa culture?
He uses words from the Hunkpapa language.
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Received something from an ancestor
Inherited
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What was the name of the weapon the Hunkpapa used in battle?
Coup stick
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Why do you think Slow decides to join the war party with his father?
He feels ready to prove himself
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Why do you think the author includes stories that Slow's Uncle Four Horns tells?
To give the reader a sense of the history and beliefs of the Hunkpapa.
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Do you think Slow likes his new name? How do you know?
Yes, because he wished for a strong name like Tatan'ka lyota'ke
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An attack for the purpose of taking property
Raid
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What was the name of the tribe the Hunkpapa raided at the end of the story? It was Returns Again favorite enemy.
The Crow
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On page 478, it says that once Slow made a decision, he would not turn back. Do Slow's actions in the battle support this statement? Explain.
Yes, because he decided to attack and did not change his mind.
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Why do you think Returns Again stopped the other men from drawing their weapons when the buffalo bull approached them?
He knew it had something important to say.
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What did Slow and the other warriors do to prepare themselves for battle?
Prepare clothing, prepare weapons, prepare horse
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The quality of being firm in carrying out one's plans
Determination
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What name was Slow given at the end of the story?
Tatan'ka Iyota'ke or Sitting Bull
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What will the warriors do with the horses from the battle of the Crow? Explain why you came up with this answer.
They will keep or give away the horses. On an earlier raid Returns Again gave away his horses to the needy. He only kept one pony to give to Slow.
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How does slow gain respect?
He works hard at such skills as wrestling, riding horse, and hunting. He kills his first buffalo at age ten.
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Compare and Contrast Slow vs. the other boys
Slow is the best rider, he understands his pony, he earns a new name. The other boys are not as good on horseback.
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What others think about the character and behavior of someone
Reputation
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Do you think it is a good idea to give a boy a name he doesn't want? Why or why not?
Yes, it might inspire a boy to do something special to get a new name. No, it might make the boy self-conscious and be embarrassed
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What kind of person is Returns Again?
Returns Again is strong in battle, gives horses to the poorest people, and understands animals speech. He is a brave, generous, and wise man.
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Slow charges ahead to meet the enemy without waiting for the other warriors. What does this tell you about slow?
He is brave and confident.
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What are some things the Hunkpapa value greatly?
Bravery, wisdom, family, generosity, kindness, victory in battle.