Trapped! A Whale’s Rescue by Robert Burleigh
Recommended Grades: 3-5
A humpback whale travels along the Pacific coast, but hidden in the water is a forgotten fishing net.�� When the whale becomes trapped, the story, based on a true event, reminds us of the important connection between humans and animals.��
Mentor Text: Word Choice
Burleigh uses fantastic word choice and description in Trapped! A Whale’s Rescue
.�� His use of sensory words to describe the whale���s journey are beautifully complemented by Minor���s paintings. When students write informative texts, useTrapped! A Whale’s Rescue
as a mentor text to model great word choice.
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