Eagle Song
Author Joseph Bruchac Illustrator: Dan Andrease7
Publisher Puffin 1998
This title fits these anti-bias criteria
Y
This book fits these categories
Y Y Y
Classification Chapter Book
Acceptable grade levels Elementary - 3rd and up
Concepts/ Topics covered in book:
When Danny's mother, a lawyer, gets a job in Washington, he must leave the Mohawk reservation where he has grown up and adjust to life in a new school. A skilled lacross player, Danny makes new friends, models respect for other religions, and uses his native American spiritual strength to help his coach and team deal with tragedy. This very short, but powerful book shows what real courage is.
.Guiding Questions/Activities
Before reading
Ask: What sports do you play? Why do you think we play these sports?
After reading:
How was the native American version of lacrosse different from the one playes in school?
Should winning always be the goal of polaying a game? What are some other reasons we play games?
About the Author
Joseph Bruchac is of Native American descent and has written numerous books for children and young adults.
Visit Joseph Bruchac's website at http://www.josephbruchac.com
Related reading;
Heart of a Chief by Joseph Bruchac
Through Indian Eyes by Beverly Slapin and Doris Steele
Related activities
Have students select a state on the US Mascot map and graph some of the data. Have students share their graphs.
Find a local school or tem that has an mascot that is disrespectful of native Ameicans and have students write letters to that group or to the local paper.