Summary
George takes the plunge and learns to swim and dive, working up the courage to jump into the water and discover what's beneath the surface.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Trying something new, like diving, takes a little courage and practice. George works up to it one step at a time.
- What was George nervous about before diving?
- How did George build up his courage?
- What's something you had to practice before you felt brave enough?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: dive, swim, courage, practice.
Try it: Write about something new you'd like to try. What's one small first step you could take?