Toki’s tribe expects him to bring home the head of the biggest animal possible. In return, he will receive honour and respect. However, this rite of passage does not turn out as planned. With the help of a colourful new friend, he achieves something much bigger.
Teaching Ideas
Non fiction research about Tribes living in the Rainforest.
Research animals of the rainforest.
Ask children to find out about where Toki might live, if he goes to school, what he might eat. etc
Write a diary entry for a day in the life of Toki.
Write a letter to Toki asking him questions they would like to find out about living in the rainforest.
Create a map of Toki's village
Write a conversation between Toki and the elders.
How would Toki feel about this task? Discuss
Watch the intro - ask the children to fill in a KWL grid.
Write the dialogue between Toki and the Elders when they realise he released the Chameleon.
Retell the story of the animation.
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