Possum Magic A Book Study - Australian Animals

Possum Magic is a great Australian picture story book. It has amazing illustrations of the wildlife and it makes strong connections with each State or Territory. As the characters travel around the country they eat some amazing Australian food.

What will you get in this product?

• Printables to record learning
• Tasks for learning centers
• Writing prompts

Prep is quick and easy… Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!

Tasks include -

• KWHL – two options to choose from. What do you know, want to know, how will you check the facts and record new learning
• Beginning middle and end – draw pictures and add text underneath the INB page
• Write a summary
• Sequence – draw four pictures and add text
• Writing in capitals – why do we do this?
• Word Focus – what are new words to you?
• Where did Hush visit? – track it on a map
• The food we eat and compare to what a possum should eat
• How to make Hush visible?
• Draw part of the story and add a description
• Grandma Poss is - can – has
• Text Connections
• Animal Research
• INB page for the Setting, Characters, Complications and Resolutions
• DeBono’s Hats
• Comparison of two characters
• Character Traits
• Word Splash about the book
• Recount template x 2
• What do you think the main idea is?
• The saddest part of the story is…
• Compare the beginning and the end
• Change the ending
• Add a new character to add value to the text
• I see, I think, I wonder about the text
• Persuade others to read the text
• Make a list of animals that appear in the book
• Be a designer – make a new cover
• Write a conversation between two characters
• Record the point of view of the characters
• Draw the food Hush ate in each state or territory

Themes – Australian Picture Story Book, food, travel, Australian Animals

This is what teachers, like you, have said about this product…
This was a great resource I used during my book unit for “Possum Magic”. There were a range of activities to cover different skills in reading. Students were engaged and loved the worksheets. Kimberley
I used this resource pack for our Australian animals unit during homeschooling. Very helpful and a great range of activities. It is very suitable for the Year 1-3 level. Michelle
Absolutely love this unit! These are great worksheets and activities! My kids loved it so much! Thank you! Miss Leek

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