​What Is Your Precious Item?

Story sharing is an essential part of any language learning process. Looking at the political and social unrest around us in recent months, I have been sharing different stories with my students, with the hope of helping them understand a bit more about what is going on.

Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour tells the story of a little girl Lubna, who had a precious pebble. Living in refugee tents with her family, she met a little boy just like her. One day, when she had to leave the tents, she thought about giving the boy something that gave her comfort in those difficult times.

The student has a precious item too, and he is often keen to tell me all about his possessions. Students of all ages are able to relate to Lubna's feelings. We all have something we treasure, and it gives us comfort and security, especially when trouble confronts us.

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