Literature Based Unit: Emus – Seven Little Australians & Counting

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.

Create your own personalised list by opening your book choice and simply clicking the wishlist button to add to your list.

Wattle Gum Education: Literature Based Unit Emus pdf

Name	Writers	Illustrators	Tags	Series	Target Age	Print Status	Curriculums
Emu	Saxby, Claire	Byrne, Graham	Emu	Nature Storybooks	4-12 Years	In Print	AO Aust JD, AO1 Aust JD
Enoch the Emu	Winch, Gordon	Gristwood, Doreen	Emu		4-8 Years	Out Of Print
Have You Seen My Egg?	Olsen, Penny	Garwood, Rhonda N	Emu		5-10 Years	In Print
Hunting Ilia	James, Margaret, Williams, Coralie	Williams, Marjorie Nyunga	Emu		8-12 Years	In Print
Karana	Kirk, Uncle Joe	Harrold, Sandi	Emu		5-10 Years	Out Of Print
My Lost Mob	Tyson, Venetia	Tyson, Venetia	Emu		4-8 Years	In Print
The Story of Karrawingi the Emu	Rees, Leslie	Cunningham, Walter	Emu		5-12 Years	Out Of Print	AO Aust JD, AO2 Aust JD, AO4 Aust JD
The Three Emus	Lawson, Sue	Hopwood-Wade, Patricia	Emu		5-10 Years	In Print

Emu – Claire Saxby

Enoch the Emu – Gordon Winch

Have You Seen My Egg? – Penny Olson

Hunting Ilia – Margaret James

Karana – Uncle Joe Kirk

My Lost Mob -Venetia Tyson

The Story of Karrawingi the Emu – Leslie Rees

The Three Emus – Sue Lawson

Themes to Cover

Emus Habitats
Emus Behaviour

Teacher’s Notes

Emu – Claire Saxby

Booktopia

Enoch the Emu – Gordon Winch

Scholastic

My Lost Mob -Venetia Tyson

Booktopia

The Three Emus – Sue Lawson

Lamont Books

Geography Activity

In what areas might you find Emus ? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where Emus live.

Research Questions

What size are Emus ?
What time are you more likely to see an Emu?
How fast are Emus ?
What do Emus eat?
How long is the Emu female gestation period?

Language Arts Activities

Write a description of an Emu.
Write down 5 adjectives to describe an Emu. Then weave these words into a poem.
Research Emus 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 Emus , include brief explanations for your words.

Art/Craft Activities

Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.