How does the author begin the section? (What is Selina doing and why is that important?)
Selina never takes off her ring or bracelet. What conclusion can you draw about her based on this information?
Authors write selections to either inform, persuade, or entertain readers. What do you think the author's purpose is for this selection? What evidence helps you draw that conclusion?
How does Selina's family blend Haida traditions with modern day life?
How do you know the Haida place importance upon their traditions?
What foods do the Haidas get directily from nature? What foods do they buy from the store?
Describe how the Tlingit clans are divided and how they work together.
Describe why Tlingit tradition has an uncle teach the tribe's children.
What altered or changed the Tlingit ways in the 1900s? What was a consequence of this change?
Why is Josh able to describe preparing salmon so well? What does this tell you about how much he knows about his culture?