The Water Dancer Lesson Plan

What are some of the rules of Conduction? What do you think about these rules?

Moses has rules of Conduction that are just for her—like the kinds of people she conducts—and there are general rules of Conduction. Moses explains to Hiram that Conduction is a known practice among African elders. In order to do Conduction, she and Hiram need water. They must also know the land where they are going and something about the person they are conducting. The most important requirement for Conduction is storytelling an important memory. The stronger the memory, the farther the conductor will go. Weak memories will do Conduction like cause Hiram and Micajah to switch seats. Powerful...