Important Words

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad

Shark

A character is a made-up person or animal in a story, play or movie.

character

fishA fish is an animal that lives in the

water. There are many different kinds of fish that live in the ocean and in

lakes and rivers.

sharkA large fish that lives in the ocean.

Sharks have very sharp teeth, rough skin, and a fin that sticks out of their

back.

Where and when the story takes place.

setting

oceanA large area of salt water that

covers most of the earth. Many different animals, like fish and whales, live in the

ocean.

seaweed

A plant that grows in the ocean

sand castleA pile in a shape of a building made out of sand. Sand is tiny pieces of rock that you find on beaches and in the desert.

boatA small vessel for traveling on water. Some boats have sails and are moved by the wind.

Some boats have motors and some boats have oars.

Things that happen in a story.

events

A problem is a question that needs to be answered. It can also be something that

is wrong hat needs to be fixed.

problem

An answer to a problem.

solution

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