This is a Native American legend from the Haudanosaunee people. They are part of a group of six Native American tribes from northeastern America called the Iroquois Nation. The Haudanosaunee people are also called “the people of the long-house”, because members of a clan, as many as 60 people, lived together in one house. Each clan was led by a clan mother. The story is an oral legend. Before people could read and write they told stories to each other. Often the stories were legends that explained different things: how the earth was created, why the bear has no tail or in this case, why it is important to treat children well.

Anansi is a popular character in Jamaican . He is a  who often takes the shape of a spider. Tales about Anansi  from West Africa. African slaves brought stories about Anansi with them to the Caribbean. Anansi is a popular character in Jamaican folktales. He is a  who often takes the shape of a spider. Tales about Anansi from West Africa. African slaves brought stories about Anansi with them to the Caribbean. Do you ever wonder why spiders have no hair? After reading Anansi and the Pot of Beans , you will know the answer.

Joe and Jamal have been best friends since . One night while they are , Joe kisses Jamal. Even though it felt great, Joe feels like he has done something wrong, and now Jamal is  him. At school the next day, their   friend Curt teases Joe about being gay after their science teacher, Mr. Bonita, holds him back after class. Then Curt and Joe get in a fight. Mr. Bonita breaks it up. Joe and Jamal have been best friends since . One night while they are  around, Joe kisses Jamal. Even though it felt great, Joe feels like he has done something wrong, and now Jamal is  him. At school the next day, their  friend Curt teases Joe about being gay after their science teacher, Mr. Bonita, holds him back after class. Then Curt and Joe get in a fight. Mr. Bonita breaks it up.