Choice Board
NONFICTION
APRIL 2022
Choice Board
“Summer of Blood”
How did the shark attacks of 1916 change
people’s beliefs about sharks? How is our
understanding of sharks different today?
Answer both questions in a short essay.
Use text evidence to support your ideas.
Write a poem about the relationship
between sharks and humans from the point
of view of a shark. Choose from one of the
following titles, or come up with your own:
“Threatened,” “Misunderstood,” “War With
Sharks,” “How to Help.”
Note: This is the contest
prompt that appears at the end of the story.
Using information in the article and video,
create an illustrated children’s book that
teaches young readers about sharks and
why we should care about them.
Create a poster or flyer that teaches people
about the many species of sharks that are
endangered. Explain why it is important for
people to help restore the shark population.
Draw on information in the article and video,
as well as your own research.
©2022 BY SCHOLASTIC INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PERMISSION GRANTED TO TEACHERS AND SUBSCRIBERS TO MAKE COPIES OF THIS FILE TO DISTRIBUTE TO STUDENTS.
SCHOLASTIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EDITS TO THESE MATERIALS MADE BY EDUCATORS OR THEIR STUDENTS.