Symbol in Setting & "The Man to Send Rain Clouds"

Wednesday 25 September 2013 for Periods 5 & 6 and Thursday 26 September 2013 for Periods 1, 2 & 7


After the reading of a devotional text and prayer, students took a quiz over "The Man to Send Rain Clouds."

Students received two three ounce cups: one with grape juice and the other with corn meal. The class discussed how grape juice is a common Christian symbol for Christ's blood. Mr. Stone explained how corn is significant in a number of Native American cultures. He highlighted aspects of the Navajo origin story.

Students were asked to taste the grape juice and corn meal separately and then to mix the two together. They were directed to watch how they interacted and two taste them together. The class discussed how interaction of these two elements might symbolize the interaction between two cultures.

(In light of the possibility of food allergies, the activity was optional.)

The class worked together to create notes on setting in "The Man to Send Rain Clouds."

Students worked on a vocabulary worksheet.

Homework: Finish the vocabulary worksheet if not completed in class. Read Rumer Godden's "You Need to Go Upstairs."