"Told in the first person by two young boys, this story relates their identical experiences . . . with very different results. The text appears in the middle of the page, and two sets of pictures, above and below, show the same actions in two very different cultures: a small African village and a modern suburban setting. . . . The format makes this an interesting picture book. . . . Children will enjoy finding the similarities and differences for themselves."

-- School Library Journal.

Essential Question

How are people influenced by where they live?

If posed before reading A Country Far Away students will notice community plays out very different in the small African village than it does at home. This book exemplifies how geography will have a very big impact on how people lead their lives.

Poll Daddy for pen pals locations:

http://www.polldaddy.com/p/1517960/

Love the poll daddy -- confused about the country/state choices -- are those featured in the book? Siri No-just suggestions of places that speak English with a different culture than MN or a different climate. As in if you live in FL vs. MN it will be interesting to compare lifestyle in Feb.  S. Africa & England were places I thought of off the top of my head that speak English to make pen paling easier. Just an example!

A Country Far Away Lesson Plan 1 I'm confused by this one -- missing the action steps/assessment? It is the same as the next one?

A Country Far Away Lesson Plan 2

A Country Far Away Resources

A Country Far Away Top 10 Things You Need To Know

A Country Far Away Vocabulary terms Where are your vocabulary lessons?

A Country Far Away Summative Page