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Irniq and the Eagles
6-pack
ISBN: 9780176360658
Copyright Date: 2007
Grade Level:
3
Reading Level:
M
Strategy/Skill:
Author's purpose, Character study, Forming opinions, making judgements, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Folk Tale/Traditional Story
Theme/Topic:
Ancient Peoples, Challenge, Character Education
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
This traditional tale from the Pacific Northwest is about three brothers. When the two older brothers do not return from hunting, the eagle man appears to help the youngest brother, Irniq, find them. But first, Irniq must help the eagle man and his own people.
Features of the Book
- Retelling of a traditional tale
- The message of sharing, helping each other, and enjoying life
- Descriptive language – the snow began to whirl; letting the sound wash over him; the rushing wind; young and full of life
- Phrases that indicate time – A long time ago; One day; After that; And that night
Purpose
Irniq and the Eagles can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- recognizing the features of traditional tales
- considering the consequences of characters’ actions
- determining the author’s underlying message
- writing to express and support an opinion
- exploring the use of apostrophes
- exploring the ways in which individuals in a community can support each other
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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