📚 Part 1: Story Elements

Success Criteria: I can identify and explain story elements using evidence from "The Biggest Swim"

1. Who are the main characters in "The Biggest Swim"?

2. Where and when does the story take place? (Setting)

3. What is the main problem or challenge in the story?

Finding enough water to swim in

Learning how to swim properly

Convincing others about water conservation

Other: ___________________

4. How is the problem resolved by the end of the story?

🔍 Part 2: Making Inferences

Success Criteria: I can make inferences about characters using evidence from the text

5. How do you think the main character feels about water conservation? Use the sentence stem below:

I think the character feels _________________ about water conservation because in the text it says "_________________" and this shows that _________________.

6. Why do you think the author chose to set this story in a rural community?

The author chose a rural setting because _______________

7. What message about water sustainability does this story share?

Water is precious and should be protected

Communities must work together to solve problems

Small actions can make a big difference

Rural areas face unique environmental challenges

📝 Part 3: Summary & Reflection

Success Criteria: I can summarise key events and reflect on the story's meaning

8. Write a 3-4 sentence summary of "The Biggest Swim" using the 5Ws framework:

Who: _________________ What: _________________

When: _________________ Where: _________________

Why: _________________

Summary:

9. Group Discussion Questions - Choose one to discuss with your group:

How does this story connect to water challenges in our own community?

What would you do if you faced a similar problem?

How can young people make a difference in environmental issues?

10. Reflection - Complete these sentence starters:

One thing I learnt about understanding stories is _______________

I found it easy/difficult to figure out the character's feelings because _______________

Next time, I will _______________

🌟 Extension Activities

For Advanced Learners:

11. Compare "The Biggest Swim" with another rural story you know. How are the themes similar or different?

12. Write a paragraph explaining how this story's environmental message applies to your own community:

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: A large-font, clearly spaced version of "The Biggest Swim" is available. Audio support and digital text-to-speech options can also be provided.