Please find in this resource a complete unit of 10 lessons that could span a whole term. There are a range of PowerPoint presentations that are to be used in conjunction with worksheets and assessments. There are a range of activities to support different styles of learning and a full unit description as well outlining how each lesson should be presented. Most lessons also include WALT and WILF to assist with Assessment for Learning strategies. This unit could be used across a range of KLA’s including LOTE, English, Animal Studies, Science and others. It is a good accompaniment to the book ‘A Dog’s Life’ and also the film ‘A Dog’s Journey’.

This coming of age film is based on real events that took place in a California juvenile detention centre. Starring The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) this film is engaging and entertaining (i have found it particularly useful in engaging boys in literacy tasks). I have developed this booklet to be used in conjunction with watching the film. It contains a wide variety of tasks that can be modified if you wish to suit the needs fo individual students or a whole class. Including crossword, labelling tasks, many high detailed pictures taken directly from the film, cloze passage tasks and a combination of response options to suit all learning needs.