“What’s all this?” scoffed a man. “We respect this fine land. We enjoy camping here every summer!” From behind him, voices spoke out, “We’re just having fun! Leave us alone!” The tourists glared at us. My voice caught in my throat. Maybe trying to help them understand was a big mistake. Then a small voice in the crowd spoke up. “But Dad...?”
Chapter 3
We left at daybreak the next morning. When the sun was high in the sky, we got in our places. The bus lurched to a stop right on time! The same group as yesterday piled out. Only this time, the group stopped their chatter and looked long and hard at us.
Bridge to Complex Texts Books later in the scope and sequence focus on more complex phonics skills. Older students will be drawn to stories like The Land We Love , a realistic fiction text about an Indigenous family protecting an important place from pollution.
AUTHOR DEDICATION
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SPOTLIGHT ON : The Karuk Tribe In this story, the narrator, Gram, Chaas, and their family are members of the Karuk (KAR-ook) Tribe. Today, the Karuk Tribe is one of the largest groups of Indigenous Peoples living in the state of California. Gram, the grandmother in The Land We Love , has traditional markings on her chin. These “111” or “one- eleven” markings were worn by Karuk ancestors and other Native Tribes and have been revived today. They are now worn by many Karuk women and can mean different things to each woman.
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Spotlight On Featured in each book, Spotlight On identifies words and concepts for teachers to share with students, activating prior knowledge and conceptualizing learning.
Karuk Words and Definitions
Phonetic Spelling
Chaas – little brother Chéemyaach – hurry Kachakáach – blue jay
Choss Chaym-yawch Kawtch-ah-kawtch
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