Minds On
Let’s warm up!
Don’t forget to do your safety check!
Warm Up
Warm up
Find a comfortable position and take a deep breath in through your nose.
Slowly start to blow out through your mouth. Pretend you are blowing up a huge balloon. Once your balloon is as big as it can be, let it go! Then take another deep breath in and blow up another balloon!
Access this audio recording entitled “Balloon Breathing Activity” to follow this exercise.
Balloon Breathing Activity
Drama game
Check out the following two audio clips. Take the three words given in each audio clip and make up a story.
Access the following audio clip entitled “Words 1” to find out the first set of words and make up a story with them.
Words 1
Now try it again!
Explore the following audio clip entitled “Words 2” to find out the second set of words and make up another story.
Words 2
Good job!
Let’s get started!
Explore the following cover of the storybook, and think about the following questions.
- What do you think the story is about?
- How do you know?
Cover of the picture book, What’s My Superpower?, by Aviaq Johnston
Action
Get ready, get set…
What’s My Superpower?
It’s time to explore the story, What’s My Superpower?
Inuktitut definitions
Explore some special words from the Inuk language that are used in the story. When they come up in the story, use the following list to help you understand what the words mean.
- Anaana (a-naa-na): Mother
- Iglu (ee-glue): A snow house
- Inuksuk (ee-nook-shook): A sculpture made with rocks piled on top of each other
- Panik (puh-nick): Daughter
Check the following images to explore the story, What’s My Superpower?
Description
Page One and Two: A little girl rides her bike down the street happily while a dog runs beside her.
Page Three and Four: A little girl stands proudly on a rock and looks to the sky while her dog stands beside her.
Check out this audio recording entitled “Inuktitut Part 1” to explore the story in Inuktitut.
Inuktitut Part 1
Now access this audio recording entitled “English Part 1” to explore the story in English.
English Part 1
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Let’s take a moment and reflect on the following questions.
- What does Nalvana like to do?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about what Nalvana likes to do.
- What does Nalvana want?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about what Nalvana wants.
- Where does Nalvana live?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about where Nalvana lives.
Continue exploring the story through the following images.
Description
Page One and Two: A little girl pumps her arms in the air and talks excitedly with a boy in a gym class.
Page Three and Four: A little girl and an adult eat together at a table while the little girl imagines herself flying in the sky.
Page Five and Six: Children watch on the playground as a little girl swings high on the swingset.
Page Seven and Eight: A little girl jumps off a sofa in the living room while an adult looks on and smiles.
Page Nine and Ten: A group of children carry a sled up a snowy hill while a child at the top of the hill builds an inukshuk.
Page Eleven and Twelve: A little girl and an adult play with building blocks inside her bedroom.
Page Thirteen and Fourteen: A group of children playing in the swimming pool. They are holding their breath and pretending to be fish.
Check out this audio recording entitled “Inuktitut Part 2” to continue exploring the story in Inuktitut.
Inuktitut Part 2
Now access this audio recording entitled “English Part 2” to continue exploring the story in English.
English Part 2
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Let’s take a moment and reflect on the following questions.
- What is happening in the story?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about what is happening in the story.
- What superpowers do Nalvana’s friends have?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about the superpowers Nalvana’s friends have.
- Davidee can run really fast.
- Maata can fly.
- Joanasie can make things.
- Adamie can hold his breath for a really long time.
- What do you like about the story so far?
Continue to explore the story through the following images.
Description
Page One and Two: A little girl frowns and sits on the front stairs of her house with her dog.
Page Three and Four: A little girl sits on the lap of an adult and frowns.
Page Five and Six: A little girl sits on the lap of an adult, smiling and hugging them.
Check out this audio recording entitled “Inuktitut Part 3” to continue exploring the story in Inuktitut.
Inuktitut Part 3
Now access this audio recording entitled “English Part 3” to continue exploring the story in English.
English Part 3
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Let’s take a moment and reflect on the following questions.
- Why is Nalvana sad?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about why Nalvana is sad.
Nalvana is sad because she wishes she knew what her superpower was.
- What happens to Nalvana at the end of the story?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about what happens to Nalvana at the end of the story.
Nalvana finds out that her superpower is making people feel good about themselves.
- What did you relate to, or connect with, in the story?
Go!
Task 1: Who’s the main character?
The main character in a drama story is important. They are connected to many of the other characters in the drama story.
The main character might learn different lessons and share their ideas with other characters and/or the audience.
Explore the following pages from What’s My Superpower? again and think about who the main character is.
Description
Page One and Two: A little girl rides her bike down the street happily while a dog runs beside her.
Page Three and Four: A little girl stands proudly on a rock and looks to the sky while her dog stands beside her.
Check out this audio recording entitled “Inuktitut Part 1” to explore the story in Inuktitut again.
Inuktitut Part 1
Now access this audio recording entitled “English Part 1” to explore the story in English again.
English Part 1
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Let’s take a moment and reflect on the following questions.
- Who is the main character in the story?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about the main character in the story.
- What do you think happens to the main character in the story? If you would like, you can explore the story again.
Complete the What’s My Superpower Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. Consider adding your work to your drama portfolio.
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First, what happens is… |
Then, what happens is… |
Finally, what happens is… |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access What’s My Superpower Chart.
Task 2: What’s the main idea?
The main idea is the most important idea in a story or a play.
Explore a part of the story through the following images and think about what the main idea is.
Description
Page One and Two: A group of children carry a sled up a snowy hill while a child at the top of the hill builds an inukshuk.
Page Three and Four: A little girl and an adult play with building blocks inside her bedroom.
Page Five and Six: A group of children playing in the swimming pool. They are holding their breath and pretending to be fish.
Page Seven and Eight: A little girl frowns and sits on the front stairs of her house with her dog.
Page Nine and Ten: A little girl sits on the lap of an adult and frowns.
Page Eleven and Twelve: A little girl sits on the lap of an adult, smiling and hugging them.
Check out this audio recording entitled “Main Idea Inuktitut” to explore the story in Inuktitut and think about the main idea in the story.
Main Idea Inuktitut
Now access this audio recording entitled “Main Idea English” to explore the story in English and think about the main idea in the story.
Main Idea English
Pause and Reflect
Pause and reflect
Let’s take a moment and reflect on the following question.
- What is the main idea in the story?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn about the main idea in the story.
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Nalvana meets her friend Joanasie, who has learned carving from their father. Did you know that the Inuit have been carving items from bone, stone, and ivory for thousands of years?
Consolidation
Reflecting on your superpower
Portfolio
Drama portfolio
Consider adding the answers to the following reflection questions to your drama portfolio.
- What are some parts of the story that you enjoyed?
- What did Nalvana learn in the story?
- What makes a main character different from all the other characters?
- Why should stories have a main idea?
- What is something new you learned about Inuit life in the Arctic from the story? Did anything surprise you?
- Name one thing you learned about drama today.
Try It
What’s your superpower?
Take a moment to think about what makes you special. What’s your superpower? How do you show your superpower?
Act it out, draw it, tell a story, or use another method of your choice. Consider adding your work to your drama portfolio.
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.
Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.
Discover MorePick two characters from What’s My Superpower? and share why each of their superpowers is important.
Learn more about the author Aviaq Johnston by searching online. Share two to three things you learned about the author with a friend or a partner.