The Harbour 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 can stay.
sketch: A simple drawing made to show the main shapes.
tide: The regular rise and fall of sea water.
rope: A strong thick cord used to tie things.
lower: Farther down than before.

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 what Harriet thinks, the clue Stanley notices and the explanation. How do two drawings help them show the change? What could you check before deciding something has gone?