Title: SEAL SURFER
1SEAL SURFER
By Michael Foreman
2Objective
- By the end of this lesson we will have learned
new vocabulary words for the story Seal Surfer. - By the end of this lesson we will have practiced
using our new vocabulary words.
3Theme 4Animal Habitats
- Animals coexist with people in a variety of
habitats.
Seal Surfer .
4Key Vocabulary
- basked
- buffeted
- horizon
- quay
- surf
- swell
- swooped
5What is basked?
- Each June, sunbathers basked on beach towels in
the warm sun. - rested in pleasant warmth
6How might basked be used in Seal Surfer?
- Turn and talk to a partner.
7What is buffeted?
- Strong winds and huge waves buffeted the empty
beach. - struck against powerfully
8Think of synonyms for buffeted.
- Write down your words and share with a partner.
9What is a horizon?
- Soon the sun set below the horizon, but its light
still colored the sky. - the line where the sky seems to meet the earth
10Describe what you might see on the horizon.
- Share your ideas with a partner.
11What is a quay?
- Small boats loaded with fishnets were tied to a
long stone quay. - a dock where ships are loaded and unloaded
12What types of things might you see on a quay?
- Turn and talk to a partner.
13What does it mean to surf?
- Teenagers tried to surf in the shallow water near
the shore. - To ride on waves, often on a surfboard.
14Think of a sentence using the word surf.
- Have you ever tried to surf? Would you like to
try? Share with a partner.
15What is a swell?
- Rubber floats bobbed up and down over each ocean
swell. - A swell is a long wave that moves along without
breaking
16How might swell be used in a story about a seal?
- Turn and talk to a partner.
17What is swooped?
- Seagulls flew overhead or swooped to the beach
and landed. - moved with a sudden, sweeping motion
18Can you demonstrate the word swooped?
- Think of a sentence that uses the word swooped.
Share it with someone at your table.
19Time to put on your thinking cap
Which word goes with basked?
- (a) sunbathe
- (b) villain
- (c) music
- (d) computer
20Good job! Heres another one
Which word goes with buffeted?
- (a) sleepy
- (b) movie
- (c) crashing
- (d) helping
21Youre on a roll! Heres another
Which word goes with surf?
- (a) plate
- (b) telephone
- (c) ladder
- (d) ocean
22Alright! Last one
Which word goes with swooped?
- (a) basket
- (b) motion
- (c) thermos
- (d) ring
23More vocabulary to know
mussels molted deserted
flippers reflection dissolved
reformed mountainous wrenched
elated concentrated sensation
Talk with your group about the words you know.
24You are going to read the story Seal Surfer.
This story is about an unusual friendship between
a boy and a seal.
- Turn and Talk with your table group - -
- Why would anyone call this friendship unusual?
25As we read the story Seal Surfer, see how the
vocabulary words are used. Also, think about how
these words may be used in other selections.
26SUMMARIZE
- The focus strategy for this story is
SUMMARIZE - Remember when you SUMMARIZE you retell the most
important parts of the story in your own words. - Why is it important to SUMMARIZE
- while you read? How does it help you?
27Objective
- By the end of this lesson we will have learned
new vocabulary words for the story Seal Surfer. - By the end of this lesson we will have practiced
using our new vocabulary words.