Mr. Taylor, our school’s Librarian, and Mrs. Gerardot, our school’s Reading Coach, teamed up to create a fun and engaging lesson on descriptive words using wandering whale sharks by Susumu Shingu, a title from the Florida B.E.S.T. book list.

After enjoying the story, students put their creativity to work by creating whale shark crowns. They drew their own whale sharks and added descriptive words to help bring their ocean giants to life. This hands-on activity helps students strengthen their vocabulary, while connecting reading, writing, and art in an exciting way.