Today Is…
Wednesday
26.04.23
Agenda
• Review
elements of
Dreaming
Stories (with
example)
• Complete a
plan for your
story
• Begin draft
Welcome
back
everyone!
DO NOW
Think, pair, share:
What is one thing you Last Class:
achieved last term that Completed
storyboards for
you are proud of, and one Dreaming story
thing you want to achieve Next Class:
Complete drafts
of Dreaming
this term?
Story and get
feedback
Learning Goal:
To plan and begin drafting a Dreaming Story that explains
how an animal or landform acquired its feature, while
also teaching a lesson or conveying a moral to readers.
Elements of Dreaming Stories
• Starts at the beginning of all life, a very long
time ago
• Main characters are usually animals or the
First People of Australia- Aboriginal people
• Uses adjectives and descriptive language
• Explains how an animal or land form acquired
certain characteristics (how the koala got it’s
stumpy tail, how the birds got their colours)
• Teaches a lesson or has a moral
For example:
In the beginning of time, there was a great flood that swept
across the land, submerging everything in its path. As the
waters rose higher and higher, the animals were forced to
seek refuge on high ground, hoping to survive the deluge.
One such animal was a small, timid marsupial named Wally,
who had been separated from his family during the chaos
of the flood. He clung to a tree branch, shivering and afraid,
as the waters rose around him.
As the floodwaters receded, Wally found himself stranded
on a small island, far from the safety of the mainland. He
was alone, hungry, and scared, with no hope of escape.
For example:
In the beginning of time, there was a great flood that swept
across the land, submerging everything in its path. As the
waters rose higher and higher, the animals were forced to
seek refuge on high ground, hoping to survive the deluge.
One such animal was a small, timid marsupial named Wally,
who had been separated from his family during the chaos
of the flood. He clung to a tree branch, shivering and afraid,
as the waters rose around him.
As the floodwaters receded, Wally found himself stranded
on a small island, far from the safety of the mainland. He
was alone, hungry, and scared, with no hope of escape.
For example:
One night, as he lay huddled under a tree, Wally heard a faint rustling
in the bushes. At first, he was afraid, but then he saw a strange creature
emerge from the shadows. It was a giant bird, with shimmering feathers
and a long, curved beak.
The bird approached Wally and spoke in a soft, gentle voice. "Do not be
afraid, little one," she said. "I have come to help you. I am the Rainbow
Lorikeet, and I have the power to transform you into a creature that can
thrive on this island.”
Wally was amazed and grateful, and he eagerly accepted the Rainbow
Lorikeet's offer. She touched him with her beak, and in an instant, he
began to change. His body grew larger, his legs grew stronger, and his
fur turned into feathers of bright, brilliant colors.
For example:
One night, as he lay huddled under a tree, Wally heard a faint rustling
in the bushes. At first, he was afraid, but then he saw a strange creature
emerge from the shadows. It was a giant bird, with shimmering feathers
and a long, curved beak.
The bird approached Wally and spoke in a soft, gentle voice. "Do not be
afraid, little one," she said. "I have come to help you. I am the Rainbow
Lorikeet, and I have the power to transform you into a creature that can
thrive on this island.”
Wally was amazed and grateful, and he eagerly accepted the Rainbow
Lorikeet's offer. She touched him with her beak, and in an instant, he
began to change. His body grew larger, his legs grew stronger, and his
fur turned into feathers of bright, brilliant colours.
For example:
When the transformation was complete, Wally
looked down at himself in wonder. He had become a
beautiful bird, with feathers of red, blue, and green,
and a long, powerful beak. He spread his wings and
took flight, soaring high above the island and
exploring its secrets.
And so, Wally became the first Kookaburra, a bird
known for its raucous laughter and its love of the
land. He lived out his days on the island, thriving in
his new form, and became a symbol of hope and
transformation for all the animals of Australia.
For example:
When the transformation was complete, Wally
looked down at himself in wonder. He had become a
beautiful bird, with feathers of red, blue, and green,
and a long, powerful beak. He spread his wings and
took flight, soaring high above the island and
exploring its secrets.
And so, Wally became the first Kookaburra, a bird
known for its raucous laughter and its love of the
land. He lived out his days on the island, thriving in
his new form, and became a symbol of hope and
transformation for all the animals of Australia.
You need to…
1. Review your storyboard from last term to refresh
your memory of your Dreaming Story
2. Complete a planning sheet for your Dreaming Story
3. Begin drafting your Dreaming Story in your books.
Some sentence starters could be:
• Long ago, before the world was as we know it
today...
• In the beginning, there was only...
• Once upon a time, there lived a powerful...
• The land was barren, and the people were...
• When the animals roamed free, there was...
Today Is…
Thursday
27.04.23
Agenda
• Continue draft
of Dreaming
Story
• Seek teacher
feedback on
draft before
the end of the
lesson
DO NOW
Revise Spelling - Column 4.
Pick 10 words from your
spelling list, and write each
one in a sentence to revise
for your spelling test next
week.
Star
Student:
Last Class:
Completed
Dreaming story
plan + started
draft
Next Class:
Grammar and
literacy work
Learning Goal:
To continue drafting a Dreaming story, ensuring you
incorporate all elements and use descriptive language.