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English Unit: Julia Donaldson Author Study

English Unit: Julia Donaldson Author Study
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English Literature & Contexts
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Embark on a captivating literary journey with our 'Julia Donaldson Author Study Unit.' Immerse students in the magical worlds of  'Zog,' 'Tiddler,' and 'The Snail and the Whale.' Engage young minds with creative writing prompts, character studies, and hands-on activities, fostering a love for storytelling, imagination, and the whimsical tales of Julia Donaldson.
 

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Curriculum Codes

AC9EFLE01 9

Share ideas about stories, poems and images in literature, reflecting on experiences that are similar or different to their own by engaging with texts by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors and illustrators

AC9E1LE01 9

Discuss how language and images are used to create characters, settings and events in literature by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors and illustrators

AC9E2LE01 9

Discuss how characters and settings are connected in literature created by First Nations Australian, and wide-ranging Australian and world authors and illustrators

ACELT1575 8.4

Recognise that texts are created by authors who tell stories and share experiences that may be similar or different to students’ own experiences

ACELT1581 8.4

Discuss how authors create characters using language and images

ACELT1587 8.4

Discuss how depictions of characters in print, sound and images reflect the contexts in which they were created

ENe-11D old

Responds to and composes simple texts about familiar aspects of the world and their own experiences

EN1-11D old

Responds to and composes a range of texts about familiar aspects of the world and their own experiences

ENE-OLC-01 new

Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language with familiar peers and adults

ENE-UARL-01 new

Understands and responds to literature read to them

EN1-OLC-01 new

Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions

EN1-UARL-01 new

Understands and responds to literature by creating texts using similar structures, intentional language choices and features appropriate to audience and purpose

VCELT148

Recognise that texts are created by authors who tell stories and share experiences that may be similar or different to students’ own experiences

VCELT205

Discuss how authors create characters using language and images

VCELT240

Discuss how depictions of characters in print, sound and images reflect the contexts in which they were created

Linked Resources & Worksheets
Julia Donaldson Author Study - Presentation
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Presentations
Pages: 18
Primary + Unit Plans Membership
Julia Donaldson Author Study - Presentation
Let’s Read Some Books! A Julia Donaldson Reading Checklist Class Display
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Resources, Classroom Displays
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Let’s Read Some Books! A Julia Donaldson Reading Checklist Class Display
Let’s Read Some Books! A Julia Donaldson Reading Checklist
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Pages: 1
Let’s Read Some Books! A Julia Donaldson Reading Checklist
Julia Donaldson Book Reports
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 11
Julia Donaldson Book Reports
Zog Puppets
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Resources
Pages: 5
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Zog Puppets
Meet My Dragon: Character Developement
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Meet My Dragon: Character Developement
Zog’s Rhyme Time
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Zog’s Rhyme Time
Dragon School
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Dragon School
Character Comparisons
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Character Comparisons
Zog Colouring Pages
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Pages: 3
Zog Colouring Pages
Tiddler Tale Writing Prompt Dice
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Resources
Pages: 4
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Tiddler Tale Writing Prompt Dice
Tiddler Story Map
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Tiddler Story Map
Sorry I’m Late, I was…
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Sorry I’m Late, I was…
Tiddler Rhyme Time
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Tiddler Rhyme Time
A Fishy Adventure
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
A Fishy Adventure
Tiddler Colouring Pages
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 3
Tiddler Colouring Pages
Make A Rhyme
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Make A Rhyme
Ocean Adventures
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 3
Ocean Adventures
Character Traits
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Character Traits
How Did Snail Feel?
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
How Did Snail Feel?
Character Journal
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9E1LE01, AC9E2LE01, AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, EN1-OLC-01, EN1-UARL-01, EN1-11D, ACELT1581, VCELT205, ACELT1587, VCELT240, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Character Journal
The Snail and the Whale Colouring Pages
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9E2LE01, AC9E1LE01, AC9EFLE01, ENE-OLC-01, ENE-UARL-01, ENe-11D, ACELT1575, VCELT148, EN1-OLC-01, EN1-UARL-01, EN1-11D, ACELT1581, VCELT205, ACELT1587, VCELT240, ...
Year Level: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Subject: English, Literature & Contexts
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 3
The Snail and the Whale Colouring Pages