Once upon a time, there was a nomadic tribe who lived in the uninhabited regions of the North. They had heard stories of a magical waterway, known as the Northwest Passage, that could take them to new and exciting lands. So, they set out on an expedition to find it.

As they journeyed through the harsh and hostile terrain, they encountered many challenges. They had to cross the Continental Divide, where the snow and ice made it difficult to travel. But they pushed on, determined to reach their destination.

Finally, they came upon a beautiful and serene lake. They set up camp and decided to rest for the night. But as they were preparing their dinner, they noticed that the water in the lake was not clear, but cloudy and brown. One of the tribe members suggested they boil the water before drinking, to make sure it was safe.

Just as they were about to drink the hot water, an interpreter appeared. He explained that the lake was not safe to drink from and that they had to move on. The nomadic tribe thanked the interpreter and set out once again on their journey.

They continued on for many days, facing many more challenges, but they never gave up. Eventually, they reached the Northwest Passage and were able to explore new lands and meet new people. And from that day on, they always remembered to boil their water before drinking, to make sure it was safe.

The end.

Reflections

1. What challenges did the nomadic tribe face on their journey to find the Northwest Passage?
2. Why was the water in the lake not safe to drink?
3. Why did the tribe thank the interpreter even though he told them to move on?
4. What did the nomadic tribe learn from their journey that they never forgot?