Minds On
Let’s warm up!
Don’t forget to do your safety check!
Warm Up
Warm up
Find a comfortable spot. Let’s take a big breath in and then out. Try breathing five times. Ready? Let’s go!
- Get in a comfortable position whether it is lying down or sitting.
- Close your eyes.
- As you breathe in, stretch out and make your body as tall and long and big as you can.
- When you breathe out, push out all of the air and make yourself as small as you can.
Access this audio recording entitled “Breathing Warm-Up” to experience a guided warm-up.
Breathing Warm-Up
Breathing in and out
Let’s get started!
Explore a clip from Wolf Joe. Wolf Joe is based on Anishinaabe culture.
Who do you notice in the video?
Did You Know?
Did you know?
The Anishinaabe means the “original person” and includes the Naakowe, Mississauga, Odishwaagaamii’ininiwag, Amikwaa, Boodiwaadmi, Ojibwe, and Odaawa Nations.
Action
Get ready, get set…
What is a character?
In the television show Wolf Joe, there are a few main characters.
A character is a person, animal, or creature in a story. Press ‘Characters’ to access a definition of the word characters.
Characters are the people and/or animals in a drama. In a play, actors learn about their character’s thoughts and feelings. Then, they act out their character by choosing how that character would move and/or speak. The actor might wear a specific costume and use props to help the audience understand their character.
Characters can think, feel, move, and act.
Some drama stories or plays have many characters, others might have a few or only one character.
Characters use their body, face, and/or voice to express their feelings and ideas.
Who are the characters in Wolf Joe? Press the following tabs to explore the characters in Wolf Joe.
Explore the episode “Big Bannock Bake” from Wolf Joe to learn about making a traditional bread.
What is the task that the characters Joe, Nina, and Buddy try to do in the story? Press ‘Answer’ to learn the task they must do.
Joe, Nina, and Buddy tell Kookum they will help make the bannock for the Big Bannock Bake.
What is the problem in the story? Press ‘Answer’ to learn the problem in the story.
Joe wants to make bannock, but he does not use a recipe. He is sad when the bannock dough becomes a big mess.
Joe, Nina and Buddy decide to use Kookum’s recipe, but Smudge has it caught in his collar.
How do the characters solve the problem? Press ‘Answer’ to learn how the characters solve the problem.
Joe, Nina, and Buddy work together to catch Smudge and get back the recipe card.
All three work together to follow Kookum’s recipe and make some delicious bannock!
How do the characters share their feelings and/or ideas? Press ‘Answer’ to learn how the characters share their feelings and ideas.
The characters speak to each other and use their gestures, voice, and facial expressions to share how they feel at different times in the story.
What do you think would have happened if Buddy, Joe, and Nina did not work together to get back Kookum’s recipe card?
Characters in Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk
Let’s return to Celina Kalluk’s story Sweetest Kulu. Sweetest Kulu is based on Inuit culture.
Did You Know?
Did you know?
In Canada, the Inuit homeland is called Inuit Nunangat which includes Nunavut, Inuvialuit (the coasts of the Northwest Territories and the Yukon), Nunavik (Northern Quebec), and Nunatsiavut (Newfoundland and Labrador).
The Inuit are original people from the Arctic and northern regions of Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Greenland.
Inuktitut is a language spoken by the Inuit.
As we work towards Truth and Reconciliation, information about lands and territories is constantly being updated. This map was accessed through the permission terms of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in October 2022.
A map of the Inuit Nunangat across the provinces and territories of Canada. The Inuvialuit territory covers a small portion of northern Yukon and the islands in the northern half of the Northwest territory. The Nunavut territory is in Nunavut. The Nunavik territory covers northern Quebec. The Nunatsiavut territory is found in northern Labrador.
Explore the following pages from Sweetest Kulu and this time let's think about the characters in it.
Description
Page One and Two: A sleeping baby being held by an adult against their chest.
Page Three and Four: A deer looks out at a body of water and some mountains while leaves blow in the wind.
Page Five and Six: A baby being visited by a polar beer, a deer, an Arctic hare, a fox, and a beluga whale.
Explore the story in Inuktitut.
Sweetest Kulu in Inuktitut: page 1 to 6
Explore the story in English.
Sweetest Kulu in English: page 1 to 6
Who are characters in the story Sweetest Kulu?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn who the characters are.
Kulu’s mother and Kulu are on the first page of the story. Kulu’s mother is telling the story.
Read more pages from Sweetest Kulu.
Description
Page One and Two: A flock of snow buntings bring flowers to a baby lying in a field.
Page Three and Four: An Arctic hare cuddles a baby.
Page Five and Six: A fox visits a yawning baby, who is on the ground. They're surrounded by flowers and plants.
Explore the story in Inuktitut.
Sweetest Kulu in Inuktitut: page 7 to 12
Explore the story in English.
Sweetest Kulu in English: page 7 to 12
What land animals are in the story? Press ‘Answer’ to learn the land animals.
Snow bunting, Arctic hare, and Arctic fox.
Explore additional pages from Sweetest Kulu.
Description
Page One and Two: A baby touches the water with their hand and their reflection can be seen. An Arctic char swims towards the baby's hand.
Page Three and Four: A group of seals swim together in a large body of water.
Page Five and Six: A baby swims underwater and is visited by a narwhal and a beluga whale.
Explore the story in Inuktitut.
Sweetest Kulu in Inuktitut: page 13 to 18
Explore the story in English.
Sweetest Kulu in English: page 13 to 18
What sea animals are in the story? Press ‘Answer’ to learn the sea animals.
Arctic char, seals, narwhal, and beluga.
Explore the following pages from Sweetest Kulu.
Description
Page One and Two: A muskox sits in a field with a baby while the herd forms a circle around them.
Page Three and Four: A caribou looks to the sky while a baby sits on its back.
Page Five and Six: An adult polar bear cuddles a baby while a baby polar visits the baby.
Explore the story in Inuktitut.
Sweetest Kulu in Inuktitut: page 19 to 24
Explore the story in English.
Sweetest Kulu in English: page 19 to 24
Who are the characters in Sweetest Kulu? Press ‘Answer’ to learn who the characters are.
The main characters in the story are Kulu’s mother and Kulu.
Here are names of the other characters in Inuktitut and in English.
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Nanuq |
Polar Bear |
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Ukaliq |
Arctic Hare |
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Tuktu |
Caribou |
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Iqaluk |
Arctic Char |
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Umingmak |
Muskox |
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Qinalugaq |
Beluga |
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Tuugaalik |
Narwhal |
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Nattiq |
Seal |
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Tiriganiaq |
Arctic Fox |
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Qaulluqtaaq |
Snow Bunting |
What do the characters do in the story? Press ‘Answer’ to learn what the characters do.
The animals come to visit Kulu and bring Kulu special gifts.
What is similar and/or different about each character? Press ‘Answer’ to learn what the similarities and differences are.
Each animal is unique. They either walk, run, hop, or fly. They each come to bring Kulu their own special gifts. Kulu is special and unique. Their family and the animals all love Kulu.
How do the characters share their feelings and/or ideas? Press ‘Answer’ to learn how the characters share feelings and/or ideas.
The animals let Kulu hug them. Some of them swim together, some of them play together. They share their feelings using gentle actions.
Consolidation
Putting it all together
Portfolio
Drama portfolio
In your drama journal or using another method of your choice, answer the following questions with pictures and/or words. You may draw, record, or tell a friend your answers.
- Why are characters important in a drama story?
- How would the story Sweetest Kulu be different if the animals did not come to see Kulu?
- How were the characters in Sweetest Kulu and Wolf Joe similar and/or different?
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.