Answer Close-Reading Questions
Have students write their responses, or use the Close-Reading Questions to guide a discussion.
• What was Matika Wilbur’s main goal in creating Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America? (Central Idea)
Wilbur’s main goal in creating Project 562 was to highlight the diversity and strength of Native Americans today and to dispel harmful stereotypes about them.
• How is Wilbur’s role as a photojournalist both challenging and rewarding? (Central Idea)
Wilbur’s role as a photojournalist is challenging because people often share with her the difficult experiences they have lived through, like violence and being forced to change their beliefs. However, Wilbur’s role as a photojournalist is also rewarding because it allows her to share truths with the world, challenge false stereotypes, and change people’s perspectives.
• How is the caption about Helen Thompson Williams on p. 17 supported by the sidebar “Overcoming Oppression”? (Making Connections)
Helen Thompson Williams shares the sadness she felt watching her native language die out. The sidebar explains that for centuries, Indigenous people were forced to assimilate into the culture of the Europeans. They had to stop speaking their languages and practicing their customs.