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Using Anchor texts for perspective M4 P4

While this is not an Indigenous story, the idea of using anchor texts to start conversations can be very powerful. They All Saw A Cat could be a fantastic simple story that could be used at even middle school or higher levels with the right structure around it as a starting point to looking at perspectives.  It would be a great time to talk with students about the perspectives that are taught in Canada now and historically (Euro-centric) and how we are attempting to honour and learn through other perspectives as well.  Following a discussion about this book followed by a book or story from your local Indigenous nation and seeing how the perspectives might be different would be powerful and a safe entry point for teachers.

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