Uncle Tino
“Uncle Tino” is a deceptively simple story about Samoan twins, Jessie and Jonas, who are embarrassed by their exuberant uncle who has recently arrived from Sāmoa.
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Series: School Journal Level 2, October 2012
Reading year level: 4
Category: Fiction
Topics: Samoan, twins, embarrassed, uncle, Samoa, Samoan concepts and values, cultural knowledge, respect
Uncle Tino
Words by Jane Davitt Va‘afusuaga
The lively story is woven through with Samoan concepts and values as Jessie and Jonas gradually change their attitudes toward Uncle Tino. The story reinforces the idea that cultural knowledge and skills are “cool” and worthy of respect.
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School Journal Level 2 October 2012
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