Ocean Treasures

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Ocean Treasures

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Getting Started
You have been invited to go on a treasure hunt
in the ocean. Along the way you will be diving
for many ocean treasures. Come aboard for more
instructions about your adventure!
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The Task
Your mission, should you decide to accept it,
will be to choose an older partner to help you
retrieve the following ocean treasures
Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Swimmy by Leo Lioni
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
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Dive Right In
With your older partner, read the book,
Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae. Next
click on each sea creature to learn about other
ocean animals which may also be making a
commotion in the ocean. You may discover some
ocean fun and games as well!
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Now that youve gotten your feet wet, find
Swimmy by Leo Lioni and read it together
with your older shipmate. Then click on the
picture of Swimmy for some activities to do
together.
Rainbow Fish lived in the ocean too. Although he
was not trying to save himself he had a lesson to
learn about being a good friend. Read Rainbow
Fish by Marcus Pfister. Did he learn anything
about being kind to others? Click on Rainbow Fish
for some fishy fun.
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You are doing a great job! You have only one more
treasure to find. Do you think you and your
diving partner can find A House for Hermit Crab
by Eric Carle? If you are up to the challenge,
read this book, then click on the crab for more
fun!
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Expert Diver
Congratulations!, You have finished your treasure
hunt and have become an expert diver. To complete
your mission, please complete the following tasks
and give them to your diving instructor

Draw an under the sea mural . Be sure to include
many types of ocean animals you have seen or read
about.
Write your own book, song, or poem about the
ocean or an animal that lives there.
Design in clay a new ocean creature, give it a
name, and describe its habitat, food, and
protection.
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Return Voyage
If you enjoyed your ocean journey, click on the
ocean creatures for more fun!
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Rubric
Read each assigned book, did many online
activities for each book, and completed the final
tasks.
Read each assigned book, did two online
activities for each book, and completed the final
tasks.
Read each book, did one online activity, and
completed the final tasks.
Read some books, did some online activities, and
completed the final tasks.
Read some books, did some online activities, and
completed some final tasks.
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Teacher Page
Illinois State Standards

• Read with understanding and fluency
• C. Comprehend a broad range of reading
  material
• 1C1c Make comparisons across reading selections
• 1C1e Identify how authors and illustrators
  express their ideas in text and graphics.
• Use the language arts to acquire, assess, and
  communicate information
• C. Apply acquired information, concepts, and
  ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.
• 5C1a Write letters, reports, and stories based
  on acquired information.
• 5C1b Use print, non print, human, and
  technological resources to acquire and use
  information.

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Bibliography
Books Andreae,
Giles (1998). Commotion in the ocean .New York
Scholastic. Carle, Eric (1987). A house for
hermit crab. New York Simon and Schuster. Lioni,
Leo (1963). Swimmy. New York Dragonfly
Books. Pfister, Marcus (1992 ). Rainbow Fish. New
York Night Sky Books.
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