Medicine Bag/Who Are You Today, Maria?

How does Martin feel when he first recognizes Grandpa on the street in "The Medicine Bag"?

• embarrassed because of Grandpa's appearance

• concerned about the length of Grandpa's trip

• shocked because of Grandpa's failing health

• excited to see Grandpa off the reservation

How is Martin like his Grandfather?

• They share the Sioux heritage.

• They spend all of their time on the reservation.

• The know how important the medicine bag is.

• They have the same last name.

What is the community like where Martin lives?

• It is very culturally diverse.

• There aren't many different types of backgrounds.

• Everyone is very close like a family.

• It is next to the ocean.

This character was embarrassed of Grandpa

• Cheryl

• Martin

• Mom

• Dad

This character felt guilty that Grandpa traveled to visit and got sick

• Cheryl

• Martin

• Mom

• Dad

This character was honored to have Grandpa visit.

• Cheryl

• Martin

• Mom

• Dad

This character was very happy that Grandpa came to visit.

• Cheryl

• Martin

• Mom

• Dad

Grandpa puts the medicine bag in Martin's hands instead of putting it around his neck because

• Martin is ashamed to wear the medicine bag

• Martin is too young to wear the medicine bag

• Grandpa is too weak to put it around his neck

• Grandpa understands the differences in culture

What point of view is used in the Medicine Bag?

• first person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Whose thoughts and feelings do we get in The Medicine Bag?

• Cheryl

• Martin

• Grandpa

• Mom

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6