"Peace, power, and righteousness shall be the new way... we must join together. All nations will become one family.
Our people shall have one body, one mind, and one heart.
This is the message of the Great Law"
Our people shall have one body, one mind, and one heart.
This is the message of the Great Law"
1. Write a brief summary and review of this book for the Two Row Times. In your review, provide a rating out of 10 on how well this book can be used effectively in a juniour classroom.
2. 'Hiawatha and the Peacemaker' by Robbie Robertson is an example of a narrative. List three characteristics of a narrative and give examples from the story of each. Draw a Plot Diagram to outline the story.
3. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between Hiawatha, the Peacemaker, and Tadodaho. Use a 3 Venn to assist you.
4. In your own words, explain the meaning of the first passage... Do you think this would be a good quote to use as the Equity Statement for the grade 4 classroom? Explain your thinking using examples to support your answer.
2. 'Hiawatha and the Peacemaker' by Robbie Robertson is an example of a narrative. List three characteristics of a narrative and give examples from the story of each. Draw a Plot Diagram to outline the story.
3. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between Hiawatha, the Peacemaker, and Tadodaho. Use a 3 Venn to assist you.
4. In your own words, explain the meaning of the first passage... Do you think this would be a good quote to use as the Equity Statement for the grade 4 classroom? Explain your thinking using examples to support your answer.
Hiawatha
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Tadodaho
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1. In your opinion, what do you think about the message the Peacemaker shared with the five nations? Use examples to illustrate your point.
2. Why do you think the Mohawks did not believe the Peacemaker when he tried to share his message of peace? Explain your answer.
3. Why do you think the Peacemaker selected Hiawatha to be his messenger and disciple? Explain your answer.
4.Explain the meaning in the following sentences:
“The Great Law is more powerful than any one man”... Why is Great Law capitalized?
“Rage filled my body”…
“We will all perish if we continue this violence”…
“The clan mothers had a glowing look of approval”
“I stood silent, stunned by this foolish stunt”. Explain what the stunt was and why it was foolish?
“The Mohawk chief was transformed by her words and nodded”
5. In your own words, explain why Hiawatha decided to help Tadodaho? What might you have done if you were in his position?
6. Explain the meaning of the following passage: “... people of all nations must now come together as one. Beneath this tree we shall bury all our weapons of war. This will symbolize the end of our fighting”.
7. Why do you think Tadodaho was chosen to be the great keeper of peace and the protector of all the people”? Do you agree with this decision? Explain your answer.
2. Why do you think the Mohawks did not believe the Peacemaker when he tried to share his message of peace? Explain your answer.
3. Why do you think the Peacemaker selected Hiawatha to be his messenger and disciple? Explain your answer.
4.Explain the meaning in the following sentences:
“The Great Law is more powerful than any one man”... Why is Great Law capitalized?
“Rage filled my body”…
“We will all perish if we continue this violence”…
“The clan mothers had a glowing look of approval”
“I stood silent, stunned by this foolish stunt”. Explain what the stunt was and why it was foolish?
“The Mohawk chief was transformed by her words and nodded”
5. In your own words, explain why Hiawatha decided to help Tadodaho? What might you have done if you were in his position?
6. Explain the meaning of the following passage: “... people of all nations must now come together as one. Beneath this tree we shall bury all our weapons of war. This will symbolize the end of our fighting”.
7. Why do you think Tadodaho was chosen to be the great keeper of peace and the protector of all the people”? Do you agree with this decision? Explain your answer.
Explain the meaning of the following idioms:
- “The Peacemaker closed his eyes and placed his hand on my back. Somehow he had the power to move his message through me”… this is also an example of an idiom… what does this mean?
- “A feeling of strength and trust ran down my spine”…
- “… the guards drove their spears into the earth”…
- “… the wind had carried our message from the land of the Cayuga”
- “The river will catch my body and carry it to safety”.
- “…Smoke from the river’s edge caught our attention”
A grade 4 teacher is having difficulty with several students in his class being disrespectful and fighting with each other. He has asked Mrs. Miller to visit and speak to the class. Mrs. Miller agrees and decides that she will read, 'Hiawatha and the Peacemaker' to the students.
After reading the book, Mrs. Miller asks the teacher and all of the students to sit in a circle... she explains the purpose of a Sharing Circle and begins by explaining how the Two Row Wampum belt that she is holding will be passed around and used as a tool of communication to identify the speaker...
1. In your opinion do you think this is a good idea to read this book as part of the lesson. Yes or No. Explain your answer. Write a description of what Mrs. Miller might highlight in her discussion with the class.
2. What might be some of the ideas that the students discuss during Sharing Circle?
3. How effective do you think the Sharing Circle will be in identifying and trying to address some of the issues being raised by the teacher?
After reading the book, Mrs. Miller asks the teacher and all of the students to sit in a circle... she explains the purpose of a Sharing Circle and begins by explaining how the Two Row Wampum belt that she is holding will be passed around and used as a tool of communication to identify the speaker...
1. In your opinion do you think this is a good idea to read this book as part of the lesson. Yes or No. Explain your answer. Write a description of what Mrs. Miller might highlight in her discussion with the class.
2. What might be some of the ideas that the students discuss during Sharing Circle?
3. How effective do you think the Sharing Circle will be in identifying and trying to address some of the issues being raised by the teacher?
The Tree of Peace
In the following paragraph, explain why you think Tadodaho was chosen as the eagle on top of the Tree of Peace....
"atop this great white pine shall live an eagle that will look over all Five Nations, and that eagle shall be you, Tadodaho"...
"atop this great white pine shall live an eagle that will look over all Five Nations, and that eagle shall be you, Tadodaho"...
Two Row Wampum
Meet the Author
Canadian Singer Robbie Robertson
Jaime Royal "Robbie" Robertson, OC, is a Canadian musician, songwriter, film composer, producer, actor, and author. Robertson is best known for his work as lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Band, and for his career as a solo recording artist.
The Song
Draw what you think Tadodaho looks like before and after his encounter with the Peacemaker.
Story Comparisons
Hiawatha Video Presentations
