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Foundational stories are ways of making sense of life, of examining our past, of understanding our present, and of envisioning our future. Fate and destiny may play a role in our lives. Wherever we go, we meet life’s challenges. As we meet those challenges, we develop the qualities that enable us to grow, and we anticipate other critical challenges we may encounter. Challenges benefit both society and each individual; for without challenges, neither society nor the individual can more forward. Every challenge a society encounters provides opportunities for that society to examine issues, to foster the exchange of ideas, and to explore ways to rise to the challenge. The challenges we encounter lead us to examine our existence and to make decisions that shape our society and ourselves. The world influences us, and we, in turn, influence the world.
Possible Questions for Deeper Understanding
· What do foundational stories teach us about life’s challenges? How do foundational stories equip us for life?
· How do our perceptions of what is a challenge depend on our personal stories or experiences?
· What qualities help us face challenges successfully? What are the benefits of challenge?
· What are some of the challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/ struggles shaped society?
· What are the important decisions we will have to make in our lifetime?
· What are the consequences of making informed and uninformed decisions?
Sub Unit 1: Indian Horse: what are some challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/ struggles shaped society?
Sub Unit 1: Indian Horse: what are some challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/ struggles shaped society?
Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
Discussion Questions:How did the main character develop throughout the novel? What challenges did the main character face, and how did he overcome these challenges?Describe some of the events that impacted the main character in Indian Horse.What role does "family" play in the life of the main character? What constitutes as "family" in this novel? Discuss examples of "family" strengths, weaknesses, and powerlessness in the story. What techniques did Richard Wagamese use to portray the residential school experience? How effective do you think those techniques are? What does hockey mean to the main character and why? Did Indian Horse introduce you to or further acquaint you with information and issues related to the experience of Aboriginal peoples in Canada? Which topics and issues were new to you? Do you feel the main character's story has given you a better understanding of these issues? Do you feel Indian Horse is, in fact, a story told in a way that is empowering and not preachy, threatening, or guilt inducing? Why or why not?Reflect on racism in the novel and be prepared to make connections. In the context of residential schools, what does reconciliation mean to you on a personal level and in Canadian society? How have your responses to these questions been influenced by your reading of Indian Horse?"They scooped out our insides, Saul. We are not responsible for that. We are not responsible for what happened to us. None of us are," Fred said. "But our healing-- that's up to us" (210). How can we as individuals and Canadian citizens be part of the healing process?
Sub Unit 2: How do our perceptions of what is a challenge depend on our personal stories or experiences?
Sub Unit 2: How do our perceptions of what is a challenge depend on our personal stories or experiences?
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Sub Unit 3: What qualities help us face challenges successfully? What are the benefits of challenge?
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Sub Unit 1: What are some challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/ struggles shaped society?
Sub Unit 1: What are some challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/ struggles shaped society?
Sub Unit 4: What are the important decisions we will have to make in our lifetime?
Sub Unit 4: What are the important decisions we will have to make in our lifetime?
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Sub Unit 5: What are the consequences of making informed and uninformed decisions?
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Lesson 5 Gentlemen Your Verdict.docxLesson 3 Activities1. If you had been one of the crewmembers, decide which you would have preferred: the fast death or holding on to life until the last possible moment? Explain the reason for your choice.2. List the alternatives available to Oram.3. Explain why you do or do not accept Oram’s criteria for deciding who would live.4. Explain how you would have dealt with such a situation.5. Describe Lieutenant Paul’s reaction as he was listening to the story. Why was he chosen to live instead of the fifth married man?
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