The Koala Who Could

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Rachel's rhymes are sublime ... Jim Field's humorous animal illustrations are fab, fab, FAB ... a sunshiney book full of fun The questions and activities are opinion based, so there are NO answer keys. The activities were designed to be open-ended for easy differentiation.

The questions also help your students reflect on that it can be difficult to admit your fears and anxieties, but change can bring new and wonderful experiences. Kevin isn’t sure he likes change though, he prefers things the way they’ve always been, up there in his tree with his leaves where everything moves slowly. Bright's fun rhyming narrative is perfectly complemented by Jim Field's bold illustrations in an inspiring story about Kevin the cautious koala who learns that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to big adventures. These three reading strategies help your students understand the characters, setting, plot events and problem and solution. This product is for individual single-classroom use only. Copying, altering, redistributing, editing, or re-selling anything from this product is strictly forbidden.From the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside comes a story about how taking a chance can open the door to exciting new adventures. How does the author describe Kevin’s habitat? Think of another animal and write a description of its habitat. Kevin is terribly good at three things: clinging, napping and munching on leaf-buns. What three things are you really good at? What skill do you need to improve? Think of a time when something in your life changed. What was it? How did it affect you? How did you react? This resource was also created so your students can reflect that it can be difficult to admit your fears and anxieties, but change can bring new and wonderful experiences.

A charming rhyming tale about a koala averse to change who discovers that taking small risks can lead to big adventures This book companion is a supplemental product. You can choose the most appropriate questions for your needs and the ability and understanding of your students.Write a diary entry from Kevin’s point of view for the day after his tree fell down. How does he feel about what happened? How has his life changed? Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about and have adults and children alike demanding it as a bedroom story time and again. Discuss strategies that we can use when something in life is changing. How can we help others when their life is changing? Your students will love digging deeper into The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright while developing their retelling, sequencing and summarizing skills. The activities are open-ended so that they can work at their level and you can assess their understanding. Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not ... but if you let it, change can be the making of you.