Rain, Rain, Go Away! (Broché)

In a dystopian future where access to clean water is controlled by the Keepers, thirst is a part of everyday life. Kailani, a young girl, goes into the desert, to The Edge, to find water for her sick brother. If she fails, he might die. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text.
As well as the story, this reader contains : a wide range of activities practising the four skills ; dossiers : Dystopian stories ; The world's driest places ; Water, water, everywhere ? ; preliminary-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 5) ; full recording of the text ; an exit text and keys downloadable.