Into the Desert

Synopsis:

Fatuma is always daydreaming. But when she gets lost in the desert with her sister, she must stop dreaming and start thinking.

Curriculum link:

Geography: Factors that shape the human and environmental characteristics of a place. English: Literature

Key Concepts:

Narratives can include characters’ reflections and memories about events in their lives. A character’s personality can be tested when they’re faced with a dramatic event.

Reading Strategies:

Recognising variations in narrative text structure (flashback)

Extent:

32

Paired Title:

Living in Harsh Environments

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Living in Harsh Environments / Into the Desert