Wipe-out!

Synopsis:

Wipe-out! is a narrative about Tom preparing for a surfing competition. After experiencing a wipe-out in the surf, Tom is scared to return to the water.

Curriculum link:

Health and Physical Education: Moving our body. Civics and Citizenship: Facing challenges

Key Concepts:

Surfing is an activity that can be dangerous. When a surfer gets dumped by a wave, the force of the water pushes the surfer down under the water.

Reading Strategies:

Identifying and describing a character’s feelings

Extent:

28

Paired Title:

Riding the Waves

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Riding the Waves / Wipe-out!