About the Story
What does hula teach Ano?
Answers Vary (Possible answers: the importance of traditions, stories, etc.; family, kindness, migration, etc.)
What do you notice about structure of the book? (Does it flow nicely?)
Answers Vary: Follows Ano as she grows up; There's a lot of rhyming
“Like from Kalo, tales sprout: they grow strong from the root.” What does the figurative language mean in this?
Stories are deeply rooted in culture.
How do the pictures and words help us to understand the meaning of Aloha?
What is the authors name?
Kaylin Melia George
How does the book show us the importance of family and friends?
The book shows us how Ano learns from her elders and how important it is to surround yourself with good role models.
What can we learn from the book about protecting our planet and living in harmony with nature?
Nature provides so much for us we should respect it.
Why is storytelling and oral traditions so important?
Answers Vary: It's a record of our past. It helps us learn more about who we are, how things were done, etc.
What plant is used to make kapa?
Wauke (Mulberry Tree)
What does Aloha Everything tell us about culture?
Answers Vary: Culture is part of our everyday life; Culture helps us understand who we are; It is important to respect cultural traditions; Learning about culture helps you learn about people
How does the book teach us about the relationship between us and nature?
The land provides for us and so it is our kūleana to mālama it.
Why is it important to learn about traditions?
Answers vary: understanding the past, building community, learning skills, appreciating cultures, etc.