Writing
What is a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
A debate
How are Indigenous Peoples perceived/conveyed in media (past/present)? How can this be improved?
Violent, primitive, devious, lesser, etc. This can be improved by people taking a genuine interest and being open to learning about other cultures.
Who is the author of Medicine Walk?
Richard Wagamese
Before events in Canada, you might hear a speaker acknowledge the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples, such as the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat, who originally inhabited this land.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgments
What's a single-digit number with no value?
Zero
Why is it important to correctly cite a resource?
To not accidentally plagiarize ideas that are not your own.
What statement is the play, 12 Angry Men, making about the nature of eyewitness testimony?
They cannot always be trusted or they can be swayed by other factors (assumptions, bias, eye sight, memory, etc.).
What is the name of the boy and his biological father in Medicine Walk?
Franklin and Eldon
What is the name of the Indigenous people who reside in the Okanagan?
Syilx Okanagan Nation
Which word in the dictionary is spelt incorrectly?
Incorrectly
What is an idea or argument that is expressed as a statement/sentence and is then discussed in a logical way?
A thesis
What is bias and what could be an example of bias?
A tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly. Examples include gender bias, age bias, racism bias, etc.
How does Medicine Walk conclude Franklin's journey? What does Franklin learn and how has he changed?
Franklin comes to terms with his past, finds closure with his father, and gains a deeper understanding of his identity and heritage.
What are the agreements, often made between Indigenous peoples and colonial governments, that define the rights and responsibilities of each party?
Treaties
What month of the year has 28 days in it?
All of them
What are the three techniques commonly used in debates/persuasive writing?
Logos, ethos, and pathos
What are two stereotypes that have affected modern Indigenous peoples?
Heroic Indian/Noble Savage and the Brutal Savage
In what Canadian province does most of Medicine Walk take place?
British Columbia
What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, utilizing water and carbon dioxide to produce sugars and oxygen? What is the term for the tall, woody perennial plants characterized by a single main trunk and branches, providing habitat, oxygen, and resources for numerous organisms? What is the term for the vast expanse of space above the Earth's surface, encompassing the atmosphere, clouds, celestial bodies, and various atmospheric phenomena?
Photosynthesis, trees, and sky
If you throw a blue stone into the Red Sea, what will it become?
wet
Name 7 literary devices.
Alliteration, imagery, onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, irony, symbolism, flashback, simile, metaphor, personification, etc.
What is a restorative justice approach and how can it be more effective than a punitive approach?
Restorative justice refers to a way of responding to crime, or to other types of wrongdoing, injustice or conflict, that focuses primarily on repairing the damage caused by the wrongful action and restoring, insofar as possible, the well-being of all those involved
What overarching themes does Medicine Walk explore through the journey of its characters?
Identity, family, and reconciliation
What is one of the four food chiefs?
Black Bear, Chinook Salmon, Bitterroot, and Saskatoon Berry
How do you say/spell Ms.K’s last name?
Khounviseth