The Ferry Sketch: 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: A sheltered place where boats stop.
headland: Land that sticks out into the sea.
tower: A tall, narrow building or part of a building.
gust: A sudden burst of wind.
sketch: A drawing made with simple lines.

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, actions and ending. Explain why the characters made a change. Use details from the story to support your ideas. What else might have helped?