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Saving the Park

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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Sapphire (Levels 29-30)
  • Year: f-five
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Fiction
  • Theme/Topic: Character education, Different views, Environment, Neighbourhood
  • Genre: Realistic fiction
  • Strategy/Skills: Making connections, Making predictions, Visualising
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: 29
  • Item Code: 200424
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Reader Description

Carl was usually so busy skateboarding that he didn't have time for anything else. But the meeting about the new road was something he wasn't going to miss. The road was going to go right through the skate park!

After you have completed the Reader

Imagine the park in the story is in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the council explaining why the park needs to be saved. Use persuasive language and back up your opinion with evidence from the story.

Support Materials

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Lesson Plan

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Printable Reader

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Discussion Cards

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