Voices From the Gaps: Naomi Shihab Nye
Read Nye’s biography at this site, which says that her poetry is known for showing "ordinary events, people and objects from a new perspective." Does "Making A Fist" support that statement or contradict it? In the Web Links Activity Log, write a paragraph explaining your answer.

Anita Endrezze
Check out Endrezze’s biography, bibliography, and artwork at this site. Endrezze’s bright and colorful paintings represent her impressions of the people and places from her travels. Create a painting or drawing of the feelings that you experienced when you read "What We Believe" and post it on a classroom bulletin board.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
"What We Believe" reflects Endrezze's Yaqui heritage. Explore the history and culture of the Yaqui people at this site. Click on Yaqui Culture and Yaqui History and browse the subtitles shown on the site, taking notes as you go. Then write a journal entry in which you note significant information about the Yaqui today and in earlier times.