The Biggest Swim

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1. Characters - Who are the main people in this story?

Hint: Think about who the story is mainly about and who plays important roles.

2. Setting - Where and when does this story take place?

Think about: Where? When? What type of place?

3. Problem - What challenge or difficulty does the main character face?

What needs to be solved or overcome in this story?

4. Resolution - How is the problem solved? What happens at the end?

How does the story end? Is the problem fixed?

🤔 Making Inferences

5. How do you think the main character feels during their biggest swim? Use evidence from the text.

I think _________________________________ because _________________________________

6. Why do you think this swim is described as the "biggest"? What makes it special?

Think beyond just the size or distance - what else could make it "big"?

7. What message or lesson do you think the author wants us to learn from this story?

8. Write a 3-4 sentence summary of "The Biggest Swim". Include the main events in order.

Use these question words to help: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?

9. How does this story connect to our rural community or environment?

Think about water conservation, community challenges, or environmental themes.

Success Criteria - I can:

Identify the main characters, setting, problem, and resolution

Make inferences about characters' feelings using text evidence

Write a clear summary of the main events

Explain the story's message or theme