Sal's Sailboat: Listening to Others

By Leonard Clasky

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of using feedback to improve using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can use feedback to improve in everyday life. In this book, Sal builds a sailboat and uses feedback to improve it. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Building a Sailboat (ISBN: 9781538367872). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538367831
• ISBN13: 9781538367834
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Rosen Classroom
• Length: 12 Pages
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 7