{"product_id":"the-litwits-kit-for-island-of-the-blue-dolphins","title":"The LitWits Kit for ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #115578;\"\u003eStraight-from-the-story fun (and learning!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlone on an island—but never without purpose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsland of the Blue Dolphins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Scott O'Dell's timeless story of a girl who discovers what she's truly capable of. Through creative activities taken straight from the story, kids will learn key lessons about Karana's remarkable journey toward courage, compassion, and self-reliance. When kids \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a story, they GET it—and want to read more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides teacher treats, worksheet keys, the optional book, and a teaching guide, the LitWits Kit for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsland of the Blue Dolphins \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincludes all materials for these activities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature the island \u003c\/strong\u003eto build map skills and geographical vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: setting and vocabulary worksheets, modeling clay, watercolor set, black cardstock, island template, map reference card, location flags, sticks\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeave a coastal carryall \u003c\/strong\u003e to learn its symbolism and narrative significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: basket template, twine, yarn, moss, abalone shell, burlap, holepunch\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvision Karana's black voyage \u003c\/b\u003eto understand her real turning point and pick up some astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: felt, ribbons, frame, stars, constellation model\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare comparisons \u003c\/strong\u003eto learn how to write (and not write) similes and metaphors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: literary devices worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatch some snacks and skills\u003c\/strong\u003e to savor \"a bite of the book\" while practicing descriptive writing techniques\u003cbr\u003eI\u003cem\u003en the kit: marine snack bag label (food not included), creative writing worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetell the story in artistic symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e to visualize a narrative and practice graphic storytelling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit:  black card stock, sandpaper, oil pastels\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft a gift of friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e to learn how trust can be built without words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: shells, abalone buttons, “sinew,” linen gift bag, gift tag\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSee how this story fits on the arc \u003c\/strong\u003eto understand narrative structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: narrative arc worksheet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy story souvenirs \u003c\/strong\u003ethat help kids remember lessons for life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the kit: travel sticker, scrapbook page, coloring bookmark\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause we source real, natural, and artisan materials to make each activity feel authentic, no two kits are exactly alike—that's part of the magic! 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