Literature Based Unit: Dingoes
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 Dingoes pdf
Don’t Wake the Dingo! – Sally Morgan
Warrigal the Warrior – CK Thompson
Themes to Cover
- Dingo Habitats
- Dingo Behaviour
Teacher’s Notes
Don’t Wake the Dingo! – Sally Morgan
Geography Activity
- In what areas might you find Dingoes? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where Dingoes live.
Research Questions
- Are Dingoes endangered?
- What time are you more likely to see a Dingo?
- What do Dingoes eat?
- How long is the Dingo female gestation period?
Language Arts Activities
- Write a description of a Dingo.
- Write down 5 adjectives to describe a Dingo. Then weave these words into a poem.
- Research Dingoes 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 Dingoes, include brief explanations for your words.
Art/Craft Activities
Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.