A New Sky

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Address strong and current themes like integration, empathy, and friendship with this touching and beautifully illustrated story. "A New Sky" follows the first steps of Maksym, a young Ukrainian discovering his new life in England. It's a fantastic resource for sparking discussion and reflection, while working on reading comprehension at an accessible A2 level. A story that shows how a shared passion can break down barriers and build connections.

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Nível CEFR :A1+, A2, A2+

Tipo :Histórias

Eixos culturais :Vida Cotidiana, Países e Paisagens, Artes e Sentimentos

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Guia Pedagógico

Objective & Resource Content

The objective is to improve comprehension of a written narrative, discuss themes of **loneliness**, **integration**, and **friendship**, and reinforce vocabulary related to **emotions** and **hobbies**.

"**A New Sky**" is the story of **Maksym**, a Ukrainian boy who has just arrived in **Birmingham**, UK, to escape the war. He feels "lonely" and misses his hobby, birdwatching. In a park, he meets a local boy, **Liam**, who is aggressive towards him. The next day, for his first day at his new school, Maksym is very nervous. He discovers that a girl in Liam's group, **Kayla**, shares his passion for drawing birds. By gathering his courage to go talk to her during lunch, Maksym makes a new friend, which changes his perspective on his new life.

Suggested Lesson Flow

Before the Activity (~5 min): HOBBIES AND EMOTIONS

Ask students to list a few **hobbies** like drawing or football. Then, ask them to name the emotions one might feel on a first day at a new school (*shy, nervous, excited*...). This helps pre-teach the key vocabulary.

During the Activity (~15-20 min): READING THE STORY

**First Reading:** Have the students read the story (individually or taking turns reading aloud), focusing on the **general comprehension** of the plot.
**Comprehension Check:** Ask questions about the main events: "Where is Maksym from?", "Why is he in Birmingham?", "What is his hobby?", "Who is Liam?", "Who is Kayla?".

After the Activity (~10 min): LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!

In small groups or as a whole class, initiate a **discussion** about the themes of the story.
Possible questions: "Why was Liam aggressive at the beginning?", "What helped Maksym and Kayla become friends?", "How did Liam change at the end? Why?".

Adaptations

**To Simplify:** Read the story aloud to the class, pausing at each illustration to ask simple questions about what is happening ("Is Maksym happy here? No."). Focus on emotion vocabulary using the images.
**To Extend:** Ask students to write a **short journal entry** from Maksym or Kayla's perspective after their first meeting, describing the day's events and their feelings.