Lila and the secret of Rain - Teaching Slides

The educational material from Focus Education presents an interactive and immersive approach to exploring the story "Lila and the Secret of Rain". Through a series of thought-provoking questions and activities, students are encouraged to delve into the narrative and its illustrations, making inferences about the setting, characters, and plot. For instance, students are asked to deduce where the story takes place based on textual clues and to interpret the significance of the sun's size in an illustration. They also compare their own lives to Lila's, reflecting on the differences and similarities, and consider the vital role of water in sustaining life, as emphasised by Lila's mother's poignant statement about the absence of water meaning the absence of life.

Further engaging with the story, students become word detectives, investigating the meanings of phrases such as "the sun beat down" and "dust started to dance", enhancing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. The teaching slides guide students to explore Lila's emotions and predict the story's developments, using prediction tracks and thought bubbles as creative tools. Additionally, the material prompts discussions about the significance of rain and its depiction in the story, while also introducing the concept of a non-chronological report, encouraging students to research and compare village life in Kenya with their own experiences. The educational journey culminates in the creation of a Kenyan exhibition, integrating creative and expressive arts, and fostering a deeper understanding of Kenyan culture through art and music.