Lila and the Secret of Rain: 1

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I liked all the discribing words in the book.I like Lila because Lila was crying at the top of the mountain. I really liked the story because it had lots of detail. I really like story because it was set in a good place. This resource aimed at Year 1 and Year focuses on adjectives throughout the story of The Secret of Rain. Education Shed Ltd, Severn House, Severn Bridge, Riverside North, Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, DY12 1AB Lila’s village in Kenya hasn’t seen rain for many weeks. They are afraid that the well will dry up. “Without water there can be no life.” Lila’s grandfather tells her a story a man who told him the secret of rain. “You must climb the highest mountain ... and tell the sky the saddest thing you know.”

Your children can either highlight the adjectives within the sentences or use the word bank to insert the adjectives to complete the sentences. Lila and the Secret of Rain: the perfect book to teach about different cultures and contrasting localities in KS1 with related worksheets, activities and display materials. We have taken some of the lovely vocabulary used in The Secret of Rain and created three resources to help your Year 1 | Year 2 class understand the words used in context of the story as well as looking at a few definitions.David Conway is a children's picture book author who has written for Hodder, Random House, Frances Lincoln and Gullane Children's Books. He has been awarded The Peter Pan Silver Star by the Swedish wing of the IBBY and the Parents' Choice Gold Award in the US for Lila and the Secret of Rain. His first picture book The Most Important Gift of All illustrated by Karin Littlewood, was nominated for The Kate Greenaway Medal in 2006.

The Story is about a girl named Lila . She had to stay in her hut because it was like a burning sun. Her mum and her brother had to stay indoors. Lila had to climb the tallest mountain to save the day.Your class will learn key information regarding evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection, begin to recognise the sequence and understand the importance of the water cycle for life on earth. Persuading mean convincing. We want something to think the way we do, believe what we believe or change someone’s mind. You are sharing your OPINION. Discuss and do a project in regard to weather and climate. You could talk about legends and secrets. This is a challenging Y2 activity that focuses on homophones and near homophones. Your class will read through the sentences and highlight words that are homophones or they can choose the homophone that completes the sentences.