Literature Based Unit: Possums
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 Possums pdf
Penelope the Mountain Pygmy Possum – Gordon Winch
Possum Tale – Lucienne Noontil
The Lost Leadbeater’s Possum – Tim Faulkner
The Midnight Possum – Sally Morgan
Tiny Possum and the Migrating Moths – Julie Murphy
Themes to Cover
- Possum Habitats
- Possum Species
- Possum Behaviour
Teacher’s Notes
Penelope the Mountain Pygmy Possum – Gordon Winch
Geography Activity
- In what areas might you find Possums? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where Possums live.
- There are twenty three species of Possums. Use different colours to indicate where the different species live.
Research Questions
- What are the twenty three species of Possums?
- Which possum species are endangered?
- What time are you more likely to see a Possum?
- What do Possums eat?
- How long is the Possum female gestation period?
Language Arts Activities
- Write a description of a Possum.
- Write down 5 adjectives to describe a Possum. Then weave these words into a poem.
- Research Possums 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 Possums, include brief explanations for your words.
Art/Craft Activities
Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.