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the Medicine Bag

• By Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

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Monday, August 25th

• Some people think that our society doesnt have
  ways of helping young people cross the threshold
  into adulthood. We need traditions and meaningful
  rituals for this important rite of passage, they
  say. In what ways do people today mark the
  passage into adulthood? Do you think there should
  be other ways of helping children to accept the
  duties and responsibilities of adult life? Do you
  think, instead, that things are all right the way
  they are? Write a paragraph (4-6 sentences)
  supporting your point of view by giving examples.
  If you have time, draw a picture to represent
  your point of view.

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Tuesday, August 26th

• Write about how your life is different from one
  of your family members. What problems does this
  create for you? How do you deal with these
  problems?

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Wednesday, August 27th

• Draw two Venn diagrams on the right side of your
  journal. Fill the first one with words, sketches,
  and symbols that contrast what Martin is like at
  the beginning of the story (left circle) to the
  way he is at the end, (right circle) after he
  receives the medicine bag. You might focus on his
  changed feelings about Grandpa. Dont forget to
  fill in the inside circle with characteristics
  that have stayed the same.  For the second Venn
  diagram, compare and contrast the experiences of
  Martin and Cheryl. Include static and dynamic
  characteristics.

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Thursday, August 28th

• Describe what goes through Martins mind as he is
  about to receive the medicine bag. How would you
  feel if you were in his place?