by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 26, the author writes about how to make clothing traditionally. She uses appropriate linking words to create her paragraph. Display this paragraph on the SMART Board. With the class, talk about and make a list of the linking words used in the paragraph, as...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Has anyone ever heard of the word “shaman” before? Any ideas on what it means? Consult the glossary to see the definition.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 16 the author mentions “kamotiq.” As a class, use the glossary to determine its meaning. This word was used in the first story; ask the students if anyone remembers what it means.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Have students define the word “binoculars” and look for images of binoculars. If possible, bring in some binoculars to let the students try using them outside.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 6, the author mentions the word “kamotiq.” As a class, use the glossary to determine its meaning. Repeat this process with other words throughout the story. Note to Teacher: Familiarize yourself with the glossary words before reading. On page 9, the author...
