VOCABULARY
What does tundra mean?
A cold, flat place with little trees.
Where does the poem take place?
In the Arctic tundra. Nome, Alaska
Who is talking in the poem?
The speaker (the person who sees and feels things).
What is one main idea of the poem?
The tundra is full of life and spirit.
What does spirit mean?
A non-physical being or feeling.
Is the tundra warm or cold?
It is very cold.
How does the speaker feel when he sees the land?
Calm and respectful.
What does the speaker “smell” when someone comes?
He smells clean, good thoughts.
What does clean thoughts mean in the poem?
A good, kind, peaceful person is coming.
What kind of plants grow in the tundra?
Very small plants and flowers.
Why does the speaker respect the animals?
They protect their babies.
Why is nature important in this poem?
Nature shows beauty and spiritual power.
What does shadow mean?
A dark shape made when something blocks light.
What animals does the speaker see?
Birds and chicks.
How do the baby birds feel?
Weak and shaking.
What does the shadow of the plane show?
The land is huge and open.
What does vibration mean?
A small, fast shaking movement.
How does the tundra make the poem feel?
Quiet, lonely, and peaceful.
How does the speaker feel about the spirits of the land?
He feels they are powerful and watching.
What is the poem trying to teach?
To respect nature, animals, and the spirits of the land.