During Reading
Use What You Know
1. Think about Chief Joseph's situation at the time he delivered this speech. What would be your mood if you were in this situation? With this thought in mind, begin to read the selection. What details do you learn in the first three lines? How do these details affect your mood?
2. Continue reading, taking notes about points Chief Joseph makes and the effects these points have on your mood.
Fix-Up Idea: Read Aloud
Because this is a speech, it is meant to be heard. Hearing the selection may help you connect to Chief Joseph's mood and meaning. With a partner, take turns reading aloud and listening to the selection. After you have both had a chance to listen to the selection, talk about which images or ideas had the biggest effect on you.