Walk-In-The-Shoes Questions
As you read, imagine you are the protagonist.

• What challenges are you facing?
• What fears or concerns might you have?
• What may prevent you from acting in the way you ought?

Observation Questions

• Who was Esther Ross and why was she significant?
• Why did Esther Ross demand respect for her tribe?
• How did Esther Ross promote freedom for herself and others?
• What actions did Ross take to gain respect and recognition for the Stillaguamish?

Discussion Questions
Discuss the following questions with your students.

• What is the historical context of the narrative?
• What historical circumstances presented a challenge to the protagonist?
• How and why did the individual exhibit a moral and/or civic virtue in facing and overcoming the challenge?
• How did the exercise of the virtue benefit civil society?
• How might exercise of the virtue benefit the protagonist?
• What might the exercise of the virtue cost the protagonist?
• Would you react the same under similar circumstances? Why or why not?
• How can you act similarly in your own life? What obstacles must you overcome in order to do so?

• Students will analyze the actions of Esther Ross and the manner in which she attempted to have the Stillaguamish tribe recognized by the federal government.
• Students will apply their knowledge about respect to their own lives.
• Students will understand why a lack of respect can cause problems, and they will determine ways to solve problems by acting respectfully.