Irniq y las águilas 6-pack Author: Feana Tu 'akoi ISBN: 9780176360351 Copyright Date: 2003 Lesson Plan Blackline Master Grade Level: 3 Reading Level: P Strategy/Skill: Author's purpose, Character study, Forming opinions, making judgements, Vocabulary and word study Genre: Folk Tale/Traditional Story Theme/Topic: Challenge, Personal Change, School and Community Classification: Fiction

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 (hombre águila) 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 – el cielo se oscureció; dejándose envolver por los sonidos; anciana y cansada; joven y llena de vida
• Phrases that indicate time – Hace mucho tiempo; Todos los días; Un día; Al día siguiente; A partir de entonces

Purpose

Irniq y las águilas 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 accents with diphthongs
• exploring the ways in which individuals in a community can support each other

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