Possum Magic Mem Fox Activities, characters, Australian Animals, illustrations

Students can further explore the magical world of "Possum Magic" by Mem Fox, with these "hard to find" images and activities that deepen their connection to the story. Whether it’s the characters, the Australian animals, or the illustrations, these 9 diverse printables, complemented by 4 bookmarks, supplement the book beautifully.

Designed to align with key themes of the story and the author's craft, these activities immerse students in a range of learning experiences:

1. Retell: Engage students in story retelling using puppets to act out key scenes and events from the narrative.
2. Story theme: Magic – Encourage exploration of the magical elements in the story by engaging students in activities where they can cast 'magic' on animals.
3. Figurative language – Facilitate analysis of figurative language used in the story to deepen their understanding of the text.
4. Australian map – Enhance geographical awareness by having students locate cities Hush visited on a map of Australia. Provide additional support with a version featuring beginning letters on the map.
5. Food nouns – Students match foods featured in the story with their corresponding names.
6. Animal nouns – Students match animals mentioned in the story with their names.
7. Rhyme – Students match rhyming words from the story.
8. Making connections – Students write a postcard from one of the story's settings, encouraging them to make personal connections to the narrative and express their thoughts and ideas. Provide additional support with a version that includes sentence starters.
9. Going further: Invisible exploration – Students consider the concept of invisibility and speculate on what they would do.

Available in both colour and black and white options, these activities cater to diverse classroom preferences. Whether used for individual exploration or collaborative learning, these resources offer versatility and adaptability.

Included in this resource:

• 9 engaging printables (2 extra printables included for differentiation)

• 4 charming bookmarks

Choose between colour or black and white versions to suit your classroom needs."

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