Activity

Reading Adventure Pack: Oceans

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Flotsam by David Wiesner and The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole, illustrated by Bruce Degen, begin a reading adventure pack focusing on oceans. With story listening and thoughtful discussion, scholars complete several activities. They make a flip-the-flap picture featuring an underwater scene, explore a local body of water to observe animals or items that surround it, look to identify what sinks and floats, create flotsam with a message in a bottle, and dance to ocean-themed music.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct lessons in the classroom during a water-themed unit
  • Gather materials for packs and have them readily available 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires two books—Flotsam by David Wiesner and The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole, illustrated by Bruce Degen
  • The pack is designed to be completed at home with support from an adult

Pros
  • It incorporates plenty of discussion opportunities
  • Plans are easy to follow
  • Includes bookmarks that list book titles
Cons
  • None