Kids Wings Activities for The Raft by Jim LaMarche

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The Raft

by Jim LaMarche

Nicky was sure of one thing: he didn’t want to go! But, spending a summer in the country with his “river rat” grandmother might change Nicky’s attitudes toward everything! Will he take a giant step and discover the beauty and wonder of nature by walking in her shoes?

Use The Raft to help YOU design a nature website, picture book, or PowerPoint presentation to showcase a special place in YOUR community!

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Activities in the Kids Wings Unit:
River Crossing
Exploration
Poetry Magic, Diamante, ABC Poetry
Story Reflections: Using The Raft as a Story Writing Model

Internet Sites

Field Trips that Expand Appreciation of Nature
Nature and Field Guides
Animals
Coffs Harbour Walks in Australia
Alphabetical Poetry

** from Defeating Giants, Student Units for Award-Winning Books by Suzy Red

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