Fire - Jackie French / Bruce Whatley - Worksheets

With Australia’s frequent bushfires, this picture book is a powerful exploration of the common experience of communities touched by these natural disasters. Equally suitable for younger children and older readers, the story provides ample room for exploration in the classroom.

This resource is aimed at high school or advanced upper primary classrooms, with a focus on close analysis of the text including language techniques such as metaphor, personification, juxtaposition and emotive language. There is also ample exploration of the illustrations, including use of colour, layout, and the integration of poignant, compelling characters. The worksheet comprises six pages in total and is included in both Word and pdf formats, enabling you to adapt the resource to your needs.