The Stream Crossing: 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.

stream: A small flow of moving water.
barrier: Something that stops people going through.
repairs: Work done to fix something damaged.
route: The way taken to get from one place to another.
rail: A bar along an edge that helps people stay safe.

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 why the route changes and how the group checks time and safety. Explain why seeing workers helps Andrew understand the barrier. What could you do when a path is closed?