Lotus & Feather
From Storyline Online
13 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
Summary
A lonely girl named Lotus nurses an injured crane back to health, and the two become inseparable friends who heal each other. A lyrical story set in the Chinese countryside. Read by Michelle Yeoh.
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Discussion
A lonely girl named Lotus nurses an injured crane back to health, and the two become inseparable friends who heal each other.
- How do Lotus and the crane help each other?
- Why does the crane mean so much to Lotus?
- How can caring for another living thing help us feel better?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: crane, heal, friendship.
Try it: Write about an animal or person who has helped you feel better.