In Theme 4, you:

• learned about the importance of oral stories to different people and cultures

• thought about the stories and the traditions that your own family shares

• learned about the traditions of others

• thought about how different cultures share traditions and beliefs through poetry

• thought about how the cultural perspectives of both the writer and the reader can influence the message that is communicated in literature

• thought about how the media portrays different groups and cultures and how this might influence your perspective of others

• learned about the ways First Nations people were represented in the media

• looked at more accurate portrayals of First Nations people

• learned about contributions made by First Nations people

• learned about the way that some elements of stories are developed to maintain a listener’s interest

• learned some speaking and listening skills that will help you to be both an active listener and an effective storyteller

• learned about digital stories

• planned, created, and told a digital story