Literature Based Unit: Koalas
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 Koalas pdf
Fuzzy the Koala – Eva-Marie Welsh
The Tale of Kyla Koala – Susan Hall
Tippy and Jellybean – Sophie Cunningham
Two-Thumbs the Koala – Leslie Rees
Themes to Cover
- Koala Habitats
- Koala Species
- Koala Behaviour
Teacher’s Notes
Tippy and Jellybean – Sophie Cunningham
Geography Activity
- In what areas might you find Koalas? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where Koalas live.
- There are two-three sub-species of wombats. Use different colours to indicate where the different sub-species live.
Research Questions
- What are the two/three sub-species of Koalas?
- Research about endangered Koalas
- What size are Koalas?
- What time are you more likely to see a Koala?
- How fast are Koalas?
- What do Koalas eat?
- How long is the Koala female gestation period?
Language Arts Activities
- Write a description of a Koala.
- Write down 5 adjectives to describe a Koala. Then weave these words into a poem.
- Research Koalas 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 Koalas, include brief explanations for your words.
Art/Craft Activities
Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.