Chronicle Books LLC, 2008
Grade Level: 3
Lexile: AD800L
Suggested Delivery: Read Aloud
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever" -Jaques Cousteau
Magical, Wondrous, Inventive, Curious, Inquisitive
Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.
Teaching Strategies:
Key Vocabulary:
Chemicals
Villainous
Invention
Aqualung
Before Reading Activity: play this video of a trailer for Jaques movie "The Silent World". Have the students discuss who they anticipate Jaques Cousteau is and what discoveries he has made.
During Reading Activity: Have the students complete a directed note taking activity while reading. Give them a worksheet that is divided in half. On one side the students should write key words and questions they wish to have answered. On the other side students should write key points, definitions of the key words, and the answers to questions they asked.
After Reading Activity: Have the students write an exit slip. The students should write one concept that they learned, found interesting or that surprised them.
Writing Activity: Jaques is extremely inquisitive as a boy. How do you think his curious nature lead him to becoming an oceanographer?
Watch a video of Jaques biography!
The Authors Website!
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