Writing
Our learning for Autumn 1 is based on The Journey Home by Frann Preston-Gannon
Outcomes:
Posters, lists, postcards, wanted posters, information report, short stories
Synopsis of Text:
The ice is melting so Polar Bear sets off in search of a new home. Join him on his adventures across the seas and discover the many friends he meets along the way. This beautifully illustrated story has a powerful message of conservation.
Text Rationale:
This beautifully illustrated book tells the poignant story of a group of animals who set out to look for new habitats. This text is a powerful springboard into discussions about global warming, the environment and conservation with children – it is a call to action. This text can be accompanied by There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom by the same author. Frann Preston-Gannon is a prolific and significant author-illustrator who has won many awards, including the ‘Sendak Fellowship’ and was able to spend a month learning from the great Maurice Sendak.
Links and themes:
Environment, environmentalism, conservation, conservationism, extinction, endangered species, activism, geography, science, global warming