Fishing off the Wharf - Level 21-22

Fishing Off the Wharf follows the story of a girl and her father as they fish for herring and enjoy the fruits of their labour. Blending narrative with factual information, the book provides a rich experience for readers learning about recreational fishing, food preparation, and family traditions. The text includes high-interest vocabulary, a variety of verbs, and technical language relevant to fishing. Contractive apostrophes and repeated consonant blends such as œfl and œch add depth to phonemic awareness. Real-life photographs are paired with graphic elements and a helpful summary page to consolidate learning. Ideal for guided reading, this text supports students in unpacking procedural writing and factual recounts, while highlighting the importance of relationships and recreation.

Educational Benefits

• Develops understanding of technical vocabulary in context
• Reinforces cause-and-effect sequencing through real-life experiences
• Encourages comprehension through photographic clues and summarisation
• Builds fluency with contractions and varied verb forms

Classroom Ideas

• Create a procedural poster on how to fish based on the story
• Use the book as a springboard to research local fishing practices
• Explore food journeys from catch to plate through discussion
• Practice identifying and using contractive apostrophes in writing

Safety & Information

• Ages: 6+
• Book dimensions: standard Level 21-22 format
• Ensure supervision during any real-life fishing or food-related extensions
• Book includes realistic images of fish and fishing tools