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Miles and the Ferry: Activities

Read the story, then choose an answer. You can talk, point, sign or use a communication device. Ask for reading help if you need it.

Vocabulary

Read these five words from the story. Talk about what they mean.

harbour
Sheltered water where boats stop.
destination
The place someone is going.
departure
The time of leaving.
confirms
Says that something is correct.
gangway
A walkway used to board a boat.

Jumbled Words

Use the clue to make a word from the story. Drag the letters with a mouse or finger, or tap a letter and then a space.

Put the story in order

Drag the pictures into order from first to last with a mouse or finger. Or tap a picture, then tap where it should go. Use arrow keys to move a focused picture.

Tell the story

Retell the beginning, problem, attempts and ending. Explain why a character changed their plan. Find words or pictures that support your answer. What could you try in a similar situation?

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