Notes 9

Comments
-The Tuliyani walk around with no clothes.
-I'm disturbed by that.
-I can't believe the Saldu shot Timawi.
-Tushi and Ishi are the only ones left.
-Ishi is all alone.

Questions
-What were the Saldu looking for?
-Why did the Saldu shoot Timawi?
-What will Ishi do now?
-Is Ishi at peace now?

Words
-Moocha: tobacco
-Tetna: bear
-Auna: fire

Terms
-Imagery: "Ishi's bow took the form of the crescent moon."
-Onomatopoeia: "As soon as the clup clup of the hooves was resumed, going on up the trail..."

Summary
-The Rest of the Tuliyani tribe dies leaving Ishi by himself, who dies of natural causes after living several years in town with the friendly Saldu.

Notes 8

Comments
-The Tuliyani has stories for every situation.
- I think the Saldu are chopping down trees.
-The Tuliyani new year begins when winter ends.
-The men treat their bows as if they are humans.
-The tribe has before hunting rituals as well.

Questions
-How old was Ishi when his father died?
-How much longer will the winter last?
-What's causing the Earth to shake and trees to fall?

Words
-Daha:l arge river: the Sacramento
-Yuna: acorn
-Yasha: sings

Terms
-Characterization: "The pine and fir trees of the high slopes screamed and cracked..."
-Imagery: "The Yahi, old and young, smiled as they listened to the crash of falling limbs and the whine of the wind through the trees."

Summary
-The winter is over and a new year starts so the men must go hunting for food.

Notes 7

Comments


-The Tuliyani were very good at staying unseen in the woods.

-Ishi's father sounded like an honorable man.

-The Tuliyani respect nature a lot.

-The winter is lasting longer than it should.

-The village should have prepared for a long winter.

Questions

-Why can Ishi never tell Tushi anything the men talk about?

-How did Ishi's father fall off a cliff?

-What does Ishi's dream mean?

-What are the Star sisters?


Words

-Dawana: Crazy, wild

-Su: So! ah! well!

-Banya: Deer

Terms

-Simile:"Headdress red as a red woodpecker."

-Simile:"The birds and four-footers, like Grandfather and Grandmother... stayed in their nests..."

Summary

-This part of the story tells of the struggle the unexpected long winter brings.

Notes 6

5 Comments

-The Tuliyani thought the Saldu were demons when they first saw them.

-The tribe has story telling rituals.

-The Saldu kill for no reason.

-Ishi is out for revenge.

-I think the Saldu killed Ishi's father.

4 Questions

-What is the purpose of the sweat bath?

-Why did the Saldu have women's heads tied to their belts?

-What did the Saldu want with dust?

-Why did the Saldu kill the villager?

3 Words

-Jupka:butterfly

-Hisi-Ishi:man

-Marimi:woman

2 Terms

-Imagery:"The snow was red with blood where he lay."

-Onomatopoeia:"... and the klp klp klp of the sticks of the women's stick game."

1 Summary

- This part of the story continues the origin of the Saldu who invaded the village and caused violence.

Notes 5

5 Comments:
-The story of how the Earth was formed is described in much detail.
-Every religion has their own beliefs of how the earth was created.
-The sweat bath seems like a passage to manhood.
-The sweat bath ritual seems tiring.
-The Tuliyani were dumbfounded when they first saw the Saldu on horses.

4 Questions:
-Why is there a ladder pole in the middle of the wowi?
-Have the Tuliyani ever went to war with the Saldu?
-What does the Tuliyani's diet consist of?
-What is a sun Journey?

3 Words
-Tehna-Ishi: Bear cub boy
-Saldu: white man; white men
-Yahi: the people

2 Terms
-Imagery:"The uncreated world floated before his eyes, while Grandfather's voice became the voice of the gods."
-Simile:"Slowly, slowly, like a sleepy lizard..."

1 Summary
-This part of the story the village finishes the Harvest Feast rituals and the origin of the Saldu is explained.

Notes 4

5 Comments

-The meadow game seems pointless.
-The Harvest Feast seems important.
-I think the Harvest Feast is like thanksgiving.
-The saldu stay away during the winter.
- There is only a small amount of village people in their tribe.

4 Questions

-What is the meadow game?
-Why were Ishi and Tushi calling animals?
-What is the purpose of the meadow game?
-What is so special about The Harvest Feast?



3 Words

-Dambusa: pretty, gentle
-Moccasins: jackets made of deerskin and fur
- Wowi: family house

2 Terms

-Onomatopoeia: "Kaug,kaug! the way a crow calls."
-Imagery: "One and then another and another brown rabbit came from the brush..."

1 Summary

-In this part of the book, Ishi and his tribe are gathering materials and celebrating the Harvest Feast to get ready for winter.

Notes 3

5).Comments
-I think 13 turnings of the moon is 13 years.
-Ishi keeps many things from Elder Uncle.
-Tobacco is sacred to Native Americans, but its a drug to Americans.
-It seems like ishi exaggerated the Saldu's features.
-The drawing of Ishi and Tushi playing gives an idea of the setting.
4).Questions
-What happened to Ishi's father?
-Why is Timawi sad?
-What is the significance of13 turnings of the moon?
-Why shouldn't Ishi tell Elder Uncle about the Black Rock?
3).Words
-Aiku Tsub: It is good.
-Wakara: full moon
-Waganupa: Mount Lassen
2).Terms
-Simile "Her voice is soft like the big gray duck ..."
-Onomatopoeia "Plika, plika, plick - it sounded like a woodpecker calling"
1).Summary
-In this part of the story, Ishi is talking to Tushi about what he saw up on Black Rock.

Notes 2

Comments
-1)The tribe has firm beliefs in gods.
-2)Timawi seems like Ishi's confident.
-3)Ishi is close to his little cousin.
-4)Ishi's real name is Tehna-Ishi.
-5)The tribe holds family dearly.

Questions
-1)why did Ishi predict rain will come?
-2)Why are the Saldu in the Tuliyani tribes area?
-3)Why did Timawi make sure Ishi couldn't be seen on top of the rock?
-4)Why did Ishi leave a trap in the bushes?

Words
-1)Kaltsuna-little lizard
-2)Watgurwa-men's house
-3)Majapa-the headman

Terms
-1)Onomatopoeia-thud
-2)Onomatopoeia-pukka

Summary
-1)This part of the book talks about the Saldu tribe invading the Tuliyani tribe's land.

Notes

Comments
-1)This book starts off slow.
-2)Saldu sound like their enemies.
-3)This book speaks in second person.
-4)The monster is probably a wolf or another animal.
-5)Ishi's grandfather sounds like a wise man.

Questions
-1)Why did Ishi climb out the smoke hole?
-2)Why does Ishi need a secret place?
-3)How old is Ishi?
-4)What are Elder uncle and Mother's worries?

Words
-1)Smoke hole-A vent in a roof where smoke escapes.
-2)Meander-A winding and turning path.
-3)Wanasi-Young Hunters

Terms
-1)Simile-"Black Rock stood three times the height of a man, smooth and shiny..."
-2)Imagery-"Morning mists, white and still, filled Yuna Canyon, clinging to boulders and bushes..."

Summary
-1)This book begins talking about Ishi as a young boy growing up in the Tuliyani village, sneaking off to his secret place, Black Rock.

Reading

For class I'm reading a book called Ishi :Last of His Tribe. The book is about a boy named Ishi who is the last of the Yahi native American tribe. It's an OK book. However its not one of my faves. I rarely like nonfiction books since I'm a fan of fiction and sci-fi. This book lacks the humor or action I prefer in a book. I don't particularly like reading and this book isn't really helping the cause. I do like writing however which is kinda weird since you must read to write so this makes me the ultimate Hippocratic. That's all for today. Keep checking back for more of my thoughts.


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