Composition: Persuasive Writing

English Year 1/2
This unit is part of Year 1/2 Mixed Age English Planning Re-writing the Rules

Group Readers

King of the Birds

Children will enjoy this retelling of the traditional story, King of the Birds. The lovingly drawn illustrations will add to the magic of this tale as the birds argue over who will be king! This story is suitable for children beginning to read independently.

You Will Need

Essential Text
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen

Hamilton Group Reader
King of the Birds retold by Ruth Merttens

Weblinks
Queen of the Birds Hamilton Oral Story