Classroom Guide for
by Jan Reynolds
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| barter | greeting |
| chore | task |
| carded | combed |
| peak | happy |
| boulder | path |
| route | trade |
| salute | top |
| content | rock |
Ask students to match each word in the first column with a word in the second column that means almost the same thing. Encourage students to check their work in a dictionary.
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After Reading
Discussion Questions
Use these or similar questions to generate discussion and deepen/extend understanding. Encourage students to refer back to the text and photographs to support their responses.
- Why is the market important to the Sherpas and the Tibetans?
- Why does Yangshi’s father visit the monastery?
- How do climbers from other places help the people of Namche Bazaar meet their needs?
- Why are yaks so important to the villagers?
- What are some examples of the work people in Namche Bazaar do?
Writing Activities
You may wish to assign one or more of these activities for students to complete. Set aside time for them to share and present their work.
- Imagine that you are at the market in Namche Bazaar. Write dialogue for a conversation that might take place there.
- People come from all over the world to climb or hike in the high mountains of Nepal. Others come just to enjoy the beauty. Write an ad appealing to travelers to visit Nepal.
- Research and develop a Fact File about Mount Everest.
Interdisciplinary Activities
You may wish to use some of the following activities to help students integrate their reading experiences with other curriculum areas.
Language Arts
Have students make a glossary of the Sherpa words explained in the text
Art
In shallow boxes, provide sand and colored salt or sugar crystals for students to make patterned sand paintings like the mandala pictured in the book. Have students work with small sticks to create their designs.
Drama
Remind students that the Tibetan monks put on plays every year intended to teach people how to behave. Divide students into groups and have each choose a rule that people should follow. Have each group make up a skit illustrating, but not stating, the rule. When students enact their skits, have the audience try to guess the rule.
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