Have student's use a VENN diagram to determine differences and similarities 4. Using the math, measure the distance from one area to another to determine the miles of travel. Have students listen to different types of Irish, Native American, and Afro-American music. Have students compare and contrast the differences and the similarities. Have student's role-play a scene in the story so students can view Rayona's life.
Students can research other novels by the author.
Have student's discuss the similarities and differences of the books. Have students to research other books in which there have multiracial families as a focus. Have students to use the internet as a source to chat with a Native American about their life experiences. Also to e-mail an author to talk with them directly about their book.