Blackfoot
The Blackfoot people were skilled hunters, what was the main thing they hunted?
Bison/buffalo
Who is the author of Borders?
Thomas King
What is a motif?
A symbol that repeats itself over and over again
Name 2 things the Blackfoot Tribe used their traditional land for
Hunting - Fishing - Gathering
What does the Mother say at the Border when asked what her citizenship is?
Blackfoot
What was the name of the previous short story you read?
The Star Beast
What 2 cities were traditional territory of the Blackfoot that we read about in Borders?
Coutts & Sweetgrass
What is the main theme of Borders?
Identity
Who sings the song "The Rose that Grew from Concrete?"
Tupac
What were the Blackfoot known for?
Nomadic lifestyle & bison hunting traditions
What style of book is Borders?
Graphic Novel
What is the crystal staircase from "Mother to Son" symbolic of?
A difficult life due to segregation and racism
What did the Blackfoot people use bison for?
Food - Clothing - Tools
Name the two motifs we found in Borders.
Canadian/American Flags & Border Crossings
Who is the best student teacher you have ever had?
Ms. O'Reilly!