Planning and Activities

Enjoy Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French. Explore conjunctions and the correct use of present and past tense. Write diary entries in role.
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
Texts
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
Texts
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
Grammar PDF: The Past Tense - Simple and Progressive Forms (see resources)
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
Texts
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
Group Readers
The Cat's Journey (provided below)
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 can purchase printed copies of this Group Reader from Hamilton Education.
If your class or school is having to close for a while, these materials provide a home dimension as well as a clear route map outlining what to teach online, and what to practise at home.
With TA/Tutor
These materials are for a TA or Tutor to use with a small group of children or one child.
They support the learning in class in this unit.
Notes are provided for teacher and TA/Tutor.
Coming soon!
Optional Texts
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
Group Readers
Angry Cat (provided below)
Angry Cat
Children will explore feelings with this charming tale of a very angry cat! The simple repeated structure and beautifully drawn illustrations will encourage emerging independent readers to engage with the story and draw parallels with their own feelings as they follow cat’s tale.
You can purchase printed copies of this Group Reader from Hamilton Education.
There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.
Essential text
Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French
Optional Texts
Non-fiction books about British animals
Weblinks
Wildlife on your doorstep from www.bbc.co.uk
Explore wildlife from www.wildlifetrusts.org
Animals at the British Wildlife Centre from www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
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