Author's Purp/Pers
How does the author feel about basket weaving?
Weaving is a difficult skill and saves culture/tradition.
Find the description on page 243.
Deergrass is a bunch of grass. It grows in tufts. Deergrass has narrow flower stalks that are gathered in the fall.
Why is basket weaving important to this California Indian tribe?
It represents and saves their culture/tradition. Passes their culture down to new family members and people. (pg. 240)
Why do California weavers have trouble getting good basket materials?
They are not allowed to burn the plants to help the plants grow new sprouts. (p. 244)
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Find the description on page 245.
Sourberries can be eaten fresh or dried. They are really sour. They have a strong scent. The scent reminds people of their grandmothers.
How do weavers take care of the plants?
They are careful to not take too many or to destroy them. (pg. 246)
Why is burning deergrass beneficial?
Burning deergrass helps to get rid of insects and create new sprouts. (p. 244)
Define author's purpose and author's perspective. How are they different?
The author's purpose is WHY the author wrote the story. The author's perspective is the OPINION the author has on the story.
Find a cause and effect on page 243.
The geography and climate in each region are different (Cause).
Every tribe has a different style because the plants are different (Effect).
What influences the unique style of each tribe's baskets?
The different geography and climate allow for different plants in every region. These different plants create a unique style. (pg. 243)
How does Carly’s family and other Western Monos show their respect for the earth?
They are thankful for the Earth and say thank you often. (p. 246)
What is the author's purpose? Provide a reason why.
Inform -- The text gives the reader new information about basket weaving/culture.
Find the problem and solution on page 244.
Carly and her family cannot burn the plants because it is against the law. (Problem)
Carly's mom and her aunt are working with the United States Forest Service so they can burn grass in intervals. (Solution)
How are Carly and her family helping to keep tradition alive?
They are keeping the tradition alive by teaching other people how to weave (pg. 247).
Why do weavers share a common bond?
They share a common bond over basket weaving and having the same cultures and traditions. (p. 250)
What is the author's perspective throughout the text? Provide a reason.
The author appreciates weaving and recognizes how difficult it is to weave.
Sequence the steps it takes to make a basket.
1. The weavers gather the materials. 2. They prepare the weaving materials before they dry out. 3. Materials are tied into coils or bundles for drying. 4. They use the materials to create the baskets.
How is Mandy preserving the old ways of basket making?
Mandy preserves the old ways by using the old methods to create baskets instead of buying baskets from the store. (pg. 252)
What are different ways that baskets are used today?
They are used for fishing, holding things, etc. (p. 254)