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Date(s) Used: Jan. 2023
Synopsis:
Every day, in a house by the sea, a little boy watches his father leave for a long day's work. One night, a great storm washes a small whale onto the beach. The boy discovers the whale is a good listener. The father discovers the boy is lonely. Together, they return the whale to the sea. And from that day on, the boy learns that the father can be a good listener too
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Where do you think they are going on the boat?
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What do you think it's like being on the boat while it is raining?
Vocabulary:
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Rage - To act or speak using fury
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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How would you save the whale on the beach?
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How do you think Noi's Dad will react to seeing the whale in the bathtub?
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Would you want to keep the whale? Why or why not?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Make a puppet of the whale using a sock.
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Draw the sea.
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| Special activities: |
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The children can discuss what it's like to live near the beach.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
