Grade 1, 2 and 3
Wolf Island, by Celia Godkin Lit Link Grades 1-3
EBOTM14213
$16.99 CAD
Additional information:
- Author : Van Vorst, Fran
Wolf Island is a beautifully illustrated story of animal life on a small island. It portrays a vivid picture to young children of how animal and plant life are dependent on each other for survival. When a devoted family of wolves takes an unexpected journey on a raft off the island, the tranquil life slowly deteriorates because the food chain has been broken. Find out how the island regains its former beauty and food supply.
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.
Overall Expectations
A great, colorful book can make for a real, lasting memory for a young child. Children come to view books as special friends they can constantly come back to for comfort and guidance. The pictures, words and characters make a lasting impression on their lives and inspire them to reach for even higher ideals.
An outstanding story like Wolf Island brings with it a strong message of the value of our "balance in nature" based on an actual event in Northern Ontario. It displays a vivid picture of the dangers of not valuing our environment as a precious commodity and its effects on living members in the outdoor community.
This unit is primarily designed for upper primary grades. Care has been given to bring in activities across the curriculum. The questions and activities are selected to teach skills and bring enrichment to the young students.
Novel by Celia Godkin.