Core: Reading and writing diaries and recounts

English Year 1/2
This unit is part of Year 1/2 Mixed Age English Planning Animal Diaries

Group Readers

The Cat's Journey
The Cat's Journey by Ruth Merttens. The cat recounts her long journey in simple language, making it accessible to children who still struggle to read. What makes this a ‘must’ are the original and idiosyncratic illustrations, which carry the story forward simply and effectively.

You Will Need

Texts:
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
The Cat’s Journey, Hamilton Group Reader, by Ruth Merttens and Anne Holm Petersen (provided)