by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 23, 2026
Have students identify the main characters of this story. Working as a class, read the story closely to determine the key personality traits of each individual. Record them on a chart. Discuss how the author conveys information about each character to the...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 23, 2026
This story begins with a poetic description of the lands where the tale is set. At first reading, it seems like a fairy tale with the names of strange, faraway places. However, these places are very real. Working in small groups or as a class, find the cities and...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 23, 2026
What elements of the story are best told in pictures?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 23, 2026
What parts of the story are best conveyed by the words of the story?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 23, 2026
Who is the illustrator of this book? What does an illustrator do?
