Educators can access an integrated unit on Bushfires and related themes and topics.
Linked to the Australian Curriculums
Includes 41+ lessons
220+ activities + supporting worksheets
THE DAY SHE STOLE THE SUN. Written by students from Cobargo Public School, NSW Australia.
It is a response to the Black Summer Bushfires as part of Littlescribe’s program.
THE STUDY GUIDE STARTER PACK. The guide supports educators and students as they navigate The Day She Stole The Sun. It is an in depth study of Cobargo Public School’s experience during the Black Summer Bushfires.
THE COMPLETE CLASSROOM PACK. Engage minds and inspire creativity! Access all the Bushfire program resources including the interactive digital platform. Students respond by applying themes and skills from the program to create and publish their own book.
DESIGNED TO
THE MODEL PROVIDES
Themes include bushfire, environment, community and geography.
Digitally assign, review and respond to the writing activities.
Choose activities designed for ages 5 to 14+ years.
Available digitally, The Complete Study Guide, BLM and Book Creation Guide.
Modelled Reading
Comprehension
Develop Literacy Skills
Create Book
Celebrate
Share
Key Learning Areas: English, History, Geography, PDHPE and Creative Arts.
VOCABULARY & LANGUAGE
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
LINKS TO SYLLABUS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES & ASSESSMENT
The Day She Stole The Sun
The Study Guide, The Day She Stole The Sun
Blackline Master Student Workbook
Book Creation Guide & Platform
Interactive Writing Toolkit
Tip: Integrate across reading groups, extension activities and literacy programs.
Educators will discover 100s of ready to use resources.
They range from activities to teacher notes, prompts, comprehension, worksheets and more – all clearly connecting to the KLA’s.
Connect and combine the pack to design customised programs that extend student learning and integrate with your School Plan.
Simply presented with links to curriculum and policy documents this is more than An Integrated Unit On Bushfires.
Engage your students minds and inspire creativity!
Unlock rich connections and personal learning opportunities for students.
Access all the program resources including the interactive digital platform for optimal student engagement, for the year.
Students will write, create and publish a book in response to the Bushfire stimulus, applying their literacy skills and knowledge of the themes.
Exclusive features:
Teacher support
Documents:
30 Literacy Concepts
Designed to:
10 Unique Lessons
Each Lesson Includes:
10 Unique Lessons
Each Lesson Includes:
Supports The Complete Study Guide
Includes
Create & Inspire
Transform, Publish & Share
Assign, Review, Respond & Track
120 + Activities
An environmental program created in response to Covid-19.
Designed as Think, Create, Act and Share writing challenges.
Emerging Minds National Body for Child Trauma
120 + Activities
Leads the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. The resources focus on Natural Disaster Events and are designed for schools and their community.
THE GUIDE HAS BEEN ORGANISED INTO FOUR DIFFERENT SECTIONS:
SECTION ONE – CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
These teaching support documents include references to department policies, syllabus links, general learning outcomes, an example lesson plan and a student assessment checklist. Educators can select what they need for their own programs.
SECTION TWO – BOOK CREATION
Discover how the book was created as a collaborative learning process. Explore the story behind the story and the strategies and techniques used to plan, create and publish the book.
SECTION THREE – THEMES AND TOPICS
Focus questions and activities are related to the general themes and topics in the book and lessons can easily be included as a part of a teaching program. It also includes a variety of related black line master worksheets that can be printed.
SECTION FOUR – PAGE ANALYSIS
Literacy skills are explored using the text and illustrations of individual pages. Educators can choose from the discussion questions and suggested activities to form differentiated learning experiences for their students.
SECTION ONE – CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Sensitive Topics
How to Use This Study Guide
Links to Syllabus Documents
Sample Lesson Plan
Student Assessment Checklist
Student Learning Objectives
SECTION TWO – BOOK CREATION
Conversations With Campbell Kerr
Book Creation Guide
Additional Resources
SECTION THREE – THEMES AND TOPICS
Content Overview
Ideas, Themes & Topics
Worksheet – Mind Map
Comprehension
Worksheet – Written Responses
Your Own Experiences
Worksheet – Your Experiences
Vocabulary & Language
Worksheet – Word Definitions 1-2
Worksheet – Vocabulary & Language
Sequence of Events
Worksheet – Sequence of Events
Visual Literacy
Worksheet – Visual Literacy
Historical Context
Worksheet – Written Report
Geography
Worksheet – Places, Environments, Landscapes
Research & Inquiry
Worksheet – Research Questions & Note Taking
Fire Plans
Worksheet – Emergency Pack
SECTION FOUR – PAGE ANALYSIS
Page Overviews
Book Title – Front Cover
Poetry – Page 1
Dedication – Page 2
Historical Context – Page 3
Worksheet – Front Page Newspaper
Response – Page 4
Recount – Page 5
Sequence of Events 2 – Page 6
Worksheet – Sequence of Events 2
Description – Page 7
Worksheet – Signs & Symbols
Personification – Page 8
Characterisation – Page 9
Sequence of Events 2 – Page 10
Worksheet – Speech Bubbles
Visual Literacy – Page 11&12
Figurative Language – Page 13&14
Procedures – Page 15&16
Reflection – Page 19 & 20
Descriptive Writing – Page 21
Discussion – Page 22
Worksheet – Design a Poster
Geography – Page 23
Technology – Page 24
Symbolism – Page 25
Worksheet – Complete the Storyboard
Compare and Contrast – Page 26
Worksheet – Create a Diagram
Sensory Description – Page 27
Worksheet – Sensory Description
Geography – Page 28
Worksheet – Map Making
History – Page 29
Worksheet – Discussion
Discussion – Page 30
Setting – Pages 31 & 32
Recovery & Recuperate – Page 33 & 34
Research & Explanations – Page 35 & 36
Back Cover – Blurb
Who Would You Like to Read Your Story?
Audience – Pride & Purpose
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