Novel Study Grade 7/8

Teacher: Saman Ihsan

Indigenous Novel Study: Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta

Wild Like the Foxes is a powerful true story of an Inuit girl whose life is shaped by the warmth of her family, the beauty of the Arctic, and the challenges she faces as she moves between traditional life and the outside world. This novel offers students a meaningful window into Inuit culture, resilience, and identity.

In this 5‑week Novel Study class, students will explore the profound themes and messages woven throughout Anauta’s storytelling. Each week, students will read assigned chapters at home and complete a structured reading chart to help them summarize key events and ideas. During class, we will focus on guided discussion, close reading, and critical analysis of selected passages.

Course Objectives

• Identify Figures of Speech: Students will recognize and interpret personification, metaphors, and other literary devices used by the author.

• Answer Open‑Ended Questions Using APE: They will practice responding to deeper questions using the APE strategy (Answer, Proof, Explain) to build strong written responses.

• Present and Discuss Favourite Quotes: Students will select meaningful quotes, share them with the class, and strengthen their oral communication skills through discussion.

• Make Text‑to‑Self and Text‑to‑Text Connections: They will connect the novel’s ideas to their own experiences and to other texts they have read.

• Track Character Development: Students will follow the growth, challenges, and motivations of the main characters throughout the story.

• Appreciate Author’s Style and Tone: They will explore how Anauta’s voice, storytelling choices, and tone contribute to the emotional impact of the narrative.

Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from the course, please see below:

Dec 10th: 90% refund

Dec 27th 50% refund

After the first class: 50% credit or 25% refund