Outsiders!

Synopsis:

Maya and Jumi live in a remote jungle and have no contact with the outside world. When they see “outsiders” approaching their village, they are afraid ... but also a little curious. When the “outsiders” come even closer, the tribe takes action to protect itself, and Jumi and Maya must help.

Curriculum link:

Language Arts: Literature

Key Concepts:

Characters in a narrative can face dilemmas, such as whether they should keep a secret or not.A character’s thoughts and feelings can be shown through what they say and do.

Reading Strategies:

Identifying a character’s thoughts and feelings by observing their actions and speech

Extent:

32

Paired Title:

Protecting the People of the Arrow

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Protecting the People of the Arrow / Outsiders