Literature Based Unit: Wombats
When implementing this Literature Based Unit, we suggest reading at least three books. Activities are optional, feel free to choose whichever activities best suit your family.
We have endeavoured to select books that are likely to be accessible via your local libraries.
When using your local library don’t forget inter-library loans, we don’t want you to go into debt. We are not assuming you will read all of these books.
We estimate it will take 2-3 weeks to read through this LBU and enjoy the activities of your choice.
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Wattle Gum Education: Literature Based Unit Wombats pdf
Diary of a Wombat – Jackie French
The Beach Wombat – Susannah Chambers
The Fire Wombat – Jackie French
The Snow Wombat – Susannah Chambers
Wombat Underground : A Wildfire Survival Story – Sarah L Thomson
Wombat Warriors – Samantha Wheeler
Themes to Cover
- Wombat Habitats
- Wombat Species
- Wombat Behaviour
Teacher’s Notes
Diary of a Wombat – Jackie French
The Beach Wombat – Susannah Chambers
The Fire Wombat – Jackie French
The Snow Wombat – Susannah Chambers
Wombat Warriors – Samantha Wheeler
Geography Activity
- In what areas might you find wombats? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where wombats live.
- There are three species of wombats. Use different colours to indicate where the different species live.
Research Questions
- What are the three species of wombats?
- Research about endangered wombats
- What size are wombats?
- What time are you more likely to see a wombat?
- How fast are wombats?
- Report about wombat poo
- What do wombats eat?
- How long is the wombat female gestation period?
Language Arts Activities
- Write a description of a wombat.
- Write down 5 adjectives to describe a wombat. Then weave these words into a poem.
- Research wombats then write a story using your new knowledge. Either in creative form or non-fiction narrative (living book style).
- Create a dictionary of words related to wombats, include brief explanations for your words.
Art/Craft Activities
Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.