🎯 Learning Intention

WALT (We Are Learning To): Understand the key events in Chapter 13 and analyse character motivations and actions.

I can identify the main characters in Chapter 13

I can recall key events from the chapter

I can explain why characters made certain choices

I can connect events to the overall story

📚 Chapter 13 Recall

1. Who are the main characters involved in Chapter 13?

Abel and his mother

Abel and Blueback

Abel, his mother, and Costello

Abel and the marine biologists

2. What important decision does Abel's mother make in this chapter?

3. How does Abel feel about the changes happening around Longboat Bay?

Excited and happy

Worried and protective

Angry and frustrated

Confused and unsure

4. Fill in the blank: In Chapter 13, Abel is concerned about protecting _____________ from harm.

Answer: _________________________

5. What does this chapter show us about Abel's relationship with the ocean?

6. Why do you think Abel's mother makes the decision she does in this chapter? Give two reasons.

7. If you were Abel, how would you feel about the situation in Chapter 13? Explain your answer.

8. What do you predict will happen next in the story? Use evidence from Chapter 13 to support your prediction.