Did you know that the average child spends only 3.6 minutes a day engaged in outdoor activities?
Yet, studies show that spending time in nature not only improves cognitive skills but also reduces stress, increases creativity, and fosters a sense of wonder and exploration.
So how can we inspire children to appreciate and protect our natural world? Look no further than the beautifully illustrated picture book, Wolf Island.
This novel study offers ten engaging lessons that not only teach important skills but also instill a passion for preserving our environment. Through its captivating story and real-life message, Wolf Island will leave a lasting impression on young readers and encourage them to become advocates for the balance of nature.
So let’s dive into this colorful book and discover the ten lessons it has to offer. And as a special treat, we’ll even give you a sneak peek at one of the lessons to get you started.
Get ready to dive into this insightful journey with lesson one, where we’ll explore the author’s background, introduce key vocabulary, and prepare for an enriching project.
This is just a taste of what’s to come in this unique and valuable novel study for upper primary grades.
Lesson 1:
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Booklet Cover
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Introduce the book by using some or all of the “Before We Read” preparations
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Since we know very little about the author, we should read the author biography
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Prepare the necessary project materials that require preparation
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Discuss vocabulary for the first few sections of the book (The vocabulary may be on cards for the children to view.)
Here are your downloadable files for:
Wolf Island Lesson 1
Answer Key – Members Only
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