The Best Place On Earth©

Words to Know:

horizon – the meeting of the earth with the sky. The sailboat was far away on the horizon.

Introduction:

Lee Lang, a Chinese boy, had a desire to find the best place on earth. What would it take for him to find such a place?

Read Story Aloud:

Discussion:

Why did Lee Lang leave the village of Lin Tan?

How did Lee Lang find his way back to Lin Tan?

Where did Lee Lang find the best palace on earth?

(Home. Home is a place with family and friends. Home can be any place we feel welcomed and loved. Home is where the hugs are.)

In the beginning, why didn’t Lee Lang’s father tell him where the best place on earth was?

Enrichment: (Optional)

Describe a place you would consider to be the best place on earth. Using a world map, trace Lee Lang’s journey.

Character Traits: Define how these character traits relate in the story.