The short story Borders written by Thomas King tells about a worried mother that has pride in her culture and values where she comes from dearly. She resides in a native community. This intriguing story entails a woman who displays strong feelings towards her ethnic background.
After listening/ reading "Borders" by Thomas Kings please give your first impression of the text and answer the following questions:
Step 1: Read and Listen to Borders by Thomas King Audio Clip and Borders by Thomas King- Short Story
Step 2: Review the questions below and make connection to the text using your own words and ideas.
Step 3: Email your answers to your teacher or use the Google Doc to electronically submit/ hand in your answers to your teacher. A30- Borders Questions - Google Doc
ELA A30 Students
1. 1. Why was the story written? What observations about life is made? Is there a point or theme to the story? (3 marks)
2. 2. Who tells the story or who observes the story unfold? Through whose eyes do we watch the events unfold? Is the story told from first person (1) or third person (he/ she) point of view? Is the story told from more than one point of view. Explain and use examples from the text to support your ideas. (5 marks)
3. 3. When does the story take place? Where does the story take place? What is in this place like? What impression does it make upon the reader? Why was the time and place chosen? Explain and make connections to the text. (4 marks)