Homophones are words pronounced alike but different in meaning or derivation or spelling. These words may be spelled differently from each other (such as to, too, and two), or they may be spelled the same way (as in quail meaning ‘to cower’ and quail meaning a type of bird). He simply sat down on the ledge and forgot everything _____ [ accept or except] the marvelous mystery.” Yoga. Kailash’s favorite subject in school is yoga. Explore different yoga poses with your students. As a class, research the tradition of yoga practices in India. Pen-Pals. Create an opportunity for students to correspond with pen-pals from a different classroom, school, city, state, or country. Invite them to brainstorm questions to ask their pen-pals, as well as information they might consider sharing about themselves.

Cather, Willa. "Double Birthday.""Uncle Valentine and Other Stories." University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Neb., 1986. Creating: Create a new pen pal who is from Mexico. How would you rewrite the selection from this pen pal's point of view?

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From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today?, this picture book encourages children to celebrate uniqueness and diversity and helps them to challenge stereotypes. The Same but Different explores the ways in which we're all unique as well as the similarities we all share. Using everyday examples, clear explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book prompts children to broaden their perspectives and rejoice in their differences. After all, imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was exactly the same! This is a story about two boys who are “Picture Pals” instead of Pen pals; they draw art and send it to each other. One boy seems to be from a big city in America, the other boy seems to be from India (they never really say in the story). Throughout the story, they draw about their families, towns, languages and schools. The connection I made with this book is a text to self connection in part of the book where the boys send pictures of how they say “hello” in each of their cultures. I don’t have or have ever had a pen pal, much less a “Picture Pal,” but I do have some deaf friends whom communicate differently in their language. They say “hello” and any words to communicate using their hands, whereas in the speaking culture, we can talk. These friends have taught me a lot about their culture by using signs and understanding that even though they may be Caucasian, the deaf people have their own culture since they are not hearing. They taught me at a young age of third grade, that even though we live in the same places, the way they are treated is not often very kind. So just because people live in the same country, doesn’t always mean they have the same culture, but we are all humans and just want to be friendly toward each other. Create a picture that you might send to either Elliot or Kailash that shows how you are the “same, same but different.” (Creating) Molly Potter's books are just gorgeous and this one is another winner!' Kathy Brodie, Early Years expert and host of Early Years TV

I also think the concept of penpals is a very good tool to point out in the book because letter writing is typically an exciting way to get students to work on their writing skills. Elliot and Kailash are new pen pals. As they share letters, they share the differences and similarities of their lives in Elliot’s America and Kailash’s India. Both boys like to climb trees. Their families are very different with Elliot living with his mother, father and baby sister and Kailash living with an extended family of 23. They both have pets, but the pets are different. Both boys take a bus to school, but the communities are very different except for the traffic. The boys discover that they can be friends despite their obvious differences by looking to see how much they are actually they same. There are so many ways that teachers could use this book in their classroom. One way is as a read aloud at the beginning of the year to build a sense of community and acceptance. It could be used to start a research project about their own cultures and/or exploring another culture that they would like to know more about. This book could be used to introduce letter writing and be a reason to seek out a pen pal for the class. Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Without Words. Invite students to think of a trip or a journey they have taken with a member of their family. It might be a short trip to the store or to school, or it might be a longer journey they took, going on a vacation to a different part of the world. Have students tell the story of their trip in pictures.ABCs. Discuss the fact that alphabets look different all over the world. Examine alphabets from different cultures. Lead students in a discussion on how various alphabets are similar and different. The conductor had his knotted signal cord to pull, and the motorman _____ [ beat or beet] the foot gong with his mad heel." Creating: Invent a new scenario. Draw a new picture for Kailash about America and what you do for fun. He was wearing a new hat of a pretty biscuit shade, for it never occurred to him to _____ [ buy, by, or bye] anything of a practical color; he had put it on for the first time and the rain was spoiling it." This book would be ideal to use over a period of weeks as there is so much information and will certainly get children talking and thinking about themselves and others. There are endless opportunities that would arise from this book and is sure to become a key text in the classroom and PSHE curriculum.

Analyzing: How would you compare and contrast Elliot and Kailash? How are they the same? How are they different? Coffee house Caffè Nero has announced the 16-strong shortlist for the inaugural Nero Book Awards, recognising the outstanding books of the past 12... Elliot and Kailash are picture pals who learn about their similarities and differences as they mail pictures to one another. This story reminds me of the pen pal I had when I was in elementary school. In third grade we were given the names of students, also in third grade, from another state. We were each paired up with a pen pal to whom we would write monthly. Through our letters, we were able to find things we had in common and also shared some differences about where we lived, what our schools were like, and what we liked to do for fun. My pen pal experience ended once I was out of third grade, but it was one of the things I liked most about school that year. A simple example of a homonym is the word pen. This can mean both "a holding area for animals" and "a writing instrument." Another example is book, which can mean "something to read" or "the act of making a reservation." In both cases, the sound and spelling are the same; only the definition changes. Discover a collection of 30 more homonym examples. This was the time when outfields were larger than they are today and well-hit balls would roll for a long time, giving runners ample time to round the _____ [ bases or basis] for a home run."Why do you think the author ended the text with the phrase, “different, different but the same,” instead of, “same, same but different?” (Evaluating) Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together. I live in the Oakland Hills in a tiny house on a street so windy you can’t drive more than ten miles per hour. I rented it because the _____ [ ad or add] said this: 'Small house in the trees with a garden and a fireplace. Dogs welcome, of course.'" Evaluating: Where would you want to write a letter if you could write a letter to a pen pal in another country? Author Anna Kemp introduces The Hollow Hills, the sequel to her dark magical tale, Into Goblyn Wood.

The Same but Different is a great starting point for conversations about inclusion. The bright, colourful illustrations and clear explanations engage children of all ages from the outset. I have this book on display and it has prompted children to broaden their perspectives and think about their differences. I read this with my pupil voice group and they enjoyed thinking about how boring the world would be if we were all exactly the same. Across Oceans. Elliot and Kailash send letters from India to America. Help students to locate India and America on a world map. Invite them to consider the following questions: Which oceans separate the two places? How far apart are the two boys? Calculate the distance. Brainstorm ways the letters could travel from one place the other and estimate how long it might take each way. Greetings. Different cultures have different ways of greeting each other. Elliot has a special handshake, while Kailash bows and says, “Namaste.” Have students research ways to greet one another in different cultures. Encourage students to present their findings with the class. Students may greet each other at the start of morning meetings in different ways.Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.