Novel Study

💙Swimming Lessons💙

Written by Emeli Sione 

Illustrated by Jenny Cooper

1. Why do you think the children tell Dad that he needs to learn to swim? Because they know that it is important to know how to swim. This means that he would be able to help them if they get into difficulty while swimming. It also means that they can have fun with their dad in the water. 

2.What sort of things do you think that the children got stickers for? For listening to the swimming coach and doing what she tells them.  For putting their faces in the water. For floating like a starfish.

3. What did you like about the story? I liked that it was about learning to swim, as swimming is fun but also a skill that is important. If you get into trouble in the water, knowing how to keep afloat could save your life. 

4. What is another skill that is important to learn? It is important to learn how to read so that you can understand learning, follow directions, learn how to drive, be safe.