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Chapter 1: “How Sammy Went Out to See the World”
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land

Emily Paret Atwater

Abstract: The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.

Source: Emily Paret Atwater, How Sammy Went to Coral-Land (Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs and Co., 1920)


Lexile Level: TBD
       
Origin: American
       
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
Reading Level: 9        Language: English        File Name: 0539
Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.1.4: The student uses the reading process effectively.

LA.D.1.4: The student understands the nature of language.

LA.E.1.4: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.


Theme: Adventure
Reading Activity: Critical Reading, Comprehension, Creative Writing
Math Activity: Calculating Speed
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