Indigenous People – Simple Present & Past

True Grammar Stories

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read three stories about Indigenous people (Maxwell Johnson, Josephine Mandamin, and Chantel Moore). Each story uses the simple present and past tenses. Students answer comprehension questions for each. More tasks are available in the digital version, including vocabulary practice, grammar review exercises, and discussion questions.

The third story in this lesson includes sensitive content about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

foundational
reading
grammar
simple present
simple past
non-fiction
interpretive

Vocabulary

bank
basketball
settlement
suspicious
handcuffed
confused
fraud
apologized
elder
spiritual
organization
raise awareness
endangered
award
conservation
memory
police
racism
cyberbullying
wellness
knife
peace
healing
justice
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane