Strands: Fictional Stories (Language Arts)

Travel off the beaten path and gain valuable insights into the values, art, and culture of each country through a wide range of fictional texts, including contemporary stories, traditional tales, poems, and plays. Each story features-
- Award-winning illustrations that bring the stories to life and capture the essence of each locale
- A child from the featured country who narrates and sets the scene
- Discussion starters that encourage students to reflect on the main value or theme of the book


" 'Earth is very beautiful,' said Tezcatlipoca, 'but something is missing. There are no joyful sounds.' " Pages 4-5, How Music Came to Earth, (Mexico), Grade 4 View larger image




