Post Reading
Learning Activities

4 Handouts

Activity 1 – Overview of the Novel

• Write an evaluation of the book? Did you like it? Would you recommend it to others? Use Handout 1 as a guide.
• Write a novel review for Two Old Women. Refer to Handout 2 for sample reviews from other books.
• Research the writer. What other books has she published? Write a 2 paragraph biography on Velma Wallis. An example biography is on Handout 3.

Activity 2 – Reflection and Journal Writing

• Why is storytelling so important? How can we make sure that stories are passed on from one generation to another?
• Do you know any traditional stories? Write them down!

Activity 3 – Creative Writing and Representing

• Rewrite the story's ending.
• Draw or paint characters and setting as you imagine them.
• Make a poster to advertise this book.
• Write a biography on one of the characters.
• Create word searches or puzzles from key words.
• Design a new jacket for the book.

Activity 4 – About the Gwich'in People

• Learners read the section About Gwich'in People and answer these questions:
  • Where are the Gwich'in people from?
  • Who are they believed to be descendants of?
  • Why did they move around?
  • When did they start to settle in more permanent camps? Why?
• Ask learners to research Aboriginal groups in their own region and write a 2–page research project on them.