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Title: Island: Book 1 – Shipwreck
Author: Gordon Korman
Publisher: Scholastic
Year: 2001
ISBN: 9780439164566
Page Count: ~144
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
A group of six kids are sent on a disciplinary sailing program, but when a violent storm destroys their boat, they wash up on a deserted island. With no adults, no supplies, and no clear plan, they must learn to cooperate, solve problems, and survive harsh conditions. The story teaches teamwork, conflict resolution, responsibility, and practical survival literacy. It also builds middle‑grade comprehension around cause‑and‑effect, decision‑making, and environmental awareness.
Tier Classification:
Middle‑School Workforce Tier → Teamwork Literacy + Safety Literacy + Problem‑Solving
Shelf Code:
MS‑SAF (Safety Literacy)
MS‑PRB (Problem‑Solving)
MS‑ENV (Environmental Awareness)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Early Earth Science (weather, environment)
Decision‑Making & Problem‑Solving Skills
Teamwork & Social‑Emotional Learning Foundations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Safety Awareness (hazards, risk assessment)
Project Management Foundations (planning, resource management)
Teamwork & Communication Skills
Basic Survival Literacy
Corridor Alignment:
Safety Workforce Corridor → risk awareness, hazard response, teamwork under pressure
Node Placement:
Middle‑School Literacy Node → Safety / Problem‑Solving shelf
Title: Island: Book 1 – Shipwreck
Author: Gordon Korman
Publisher: Scholastic
Year: 2001
ISBN: 9780439164566
Page Count: ~144
Content Summary (2–5 sentences):
A group of six kids are sent on a disciplinary sailing program, but when a violent storm destroys their boat, they wash up on a deserted island. With no adults, no supplies, and no clear plan, they must learn to cooperate, solve problems, and survive harsh conditions. The story teaches teamwork, conflict resolution, responsibility, and practical survival literacy. It also builds middle‑grade comprehension around cause‑and‑effect, decision‑making, and environmental awareness.
Tier Classification:
Middle‑School Workforce Tier → Teamwork Literacy + Safety Literacy + Problem‑Solving
Shelf Code:
MS‑SAF (Safety Literacy)
MS‑PRB (Problem‑Solving)
MS‑ENV (Environmental Awareness)
Khan Academy Mapping:
Reading Comprehension (ELA)
Early Earth Science (weather, environment)
Decision‑Making & Problem‑Solving Skills
Teamwork & Social‑Emotional Learning Foundations
Alison Credential Mapping:
Safety Awareness (hazards, risk assessment)
Project Management Foundations (planning, resource management)
Teamwork & Communication Skills
Basic Survival Literacy
Corridor Alignment:
Safety Workforce Corridor → risk awareness, hazard response, teamwork under pressure
Node Placement:
Middle‑School Literacy Node → Safety / Problem‑Solving shelf