Beating the Drought Level 23-24

Beating the Drought follows Grandpa's hilarious and determined quest to save his beloved pumpkin during a severe drought. Through humorous family dynamics and creative water-saving strategies, readers witness Grandpa's dedication to sustainability-even if it drives his family to the brink! The narrative features compound words, contractions, and vivid verbs that enrich the storytelling. Readers are challenged to use inference, especially as the story delivers a surprise twist towards the end. Themes of resilience, problem-solving, and resourcefulness are explored in a relatable domestic setting. This entertaining yet thought-provoking story encourages discussions around environmental responsibility and practical conservation during drought conditions.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of narrative elements including setting, plot, and character.
• Supports text-based inference and identification of textual evidence.
• Introduces water conservation concepts using accessible vocabulary.
• Strengthens comprehension of contractions, compound words, and figurative language.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students design water-saving posters inspired by Grandpa's efforts.
• Identify and act out key scenes using expressive language.
• Explore family relationships by discussing how each character reacts to the drought.
• Recreate the twist ending by writing an alternate humorous conclusion.

Information:

• Reading Level: 23-24 (Silver)
• Suitable for ages: 8-10 years
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 148mm
• Text features: contractions, compound words, humorous inference