The
Seamonsters live together in a cave in a lake. They love to eat
cattail cakes which are made by gathering cattail heads and grinding
them down to create flour. Cattails grow near the shore of
lakes. Draw a picture to help your child understand that Sami
lives in the bottom of a lake and cattails grow on the surface of a
lake.
Read
the story, pausing to explain words as needed.
Lure: a bright device attached to a fishing line used to
attract fish.
Pollute: causing harm to a natural environment by introducing
chemicals, waste products or other dangerous or poisonous materials.
Ashamed: feeling of shame, embarrassment or regret.
Proud: a desire to impress others in order to gain excessive
respect and admiration.
