Literature Based Unit: Tasmanian Tiger
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 Tasmanian Tiger pdf
Chapter Books
History Mysteries: The Last Tiger – Mark Greenwood
Tiger in the Bush – Nan Chauncy
Picture Books
One Careless Night – Christina Booth
Stripes in the Forest : The Story of the Last Wild Thylacine – Aleesah Darlinson
The Dream of the Thylacine – Margaret Wild
Themes to Cover
- Human Influence on Nature
- Extinct Species
- Freedom and Captivity
Teacher’s Notes
History Mysteries: The Last Tiger – Mark Greenwood
One Careless Night – Christina Booth
The Dream of the Thylacine – Margaret Wild
Geography Activity
- In what areas where Tasmanian Tigers? Draw or trace a map of Australia, then shade to indicate where they lived.
Research Questions
- What might the carnivorous thylacine’s diet have consisted of?
- Study species and how the thylacine fits into the marsupial family
- Make a list of thylacine facts and trivia.
- Research how and why the thylacine became endangered.
- Brisbane Kids: Facts about Tasmanian Tigers
Language Arts Activities
- Write a description of a Tasmanian Tiger.
- Write down 5 adjectives to describe the Tasmanian Tiger. Then weave these words into a poem.
- Research Tasmanian Tigers 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 Tasmanian Tigers, include brief explanations for your words.
Art/Craft Activities
Enjoy creating some of the following ideas.