4.11 The Drum Calls Softly
Setting a Purpose
Good readers know why they are reading or listening to a poem or story. They have set a purpose.
When you listen to the first poem today, The Drum Calls Softly, think about the following:
- How does the poem help to share and remember traditional First Nations culture?
- What activities, events, and items that are important to First Nations culture are mentioned in the poem?
You will answer these in your Learning Guide after you listen to the poem so you may want to jot down notes.