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THE DIARY OF A KILLER CAT (READING ACTIVITIES (Text-to-self (For example,…
THE DIARY OF A KILLER CAT
PRE-READING ACTIVITIES
Write a
prediction
of what you think the story is going to be about
READING ACTIVITIES
Text-to-self
For example, has there ever been a time you were accused of something you didn't do? Draw/write about it
Detective
Investigation activity about a case that needs to be solved (similar to the one in the novel - case of the missing rabbit)
Questioning
If you could ask the author a question/conduct an interview, what would you like to know?
Character profile
Create a character profile for the cat. Include likes, dislikes, etc.
SPELLING/LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS/GRAMMAR
Write down any
words
you don't know the meaning of. Research them to find out what they mean.
Write down any
WOW words
we come across in the novel
What does 'woe betide you' mean? Research other examples of older language that isn't used much any more.
WRITING
Write a story
from the perspective of a cat/pet
Write a story
in first person/journal entry style (where a different event/paragraph/chapter takes place on a new day)
Write a
diary entry
for their own pet.
Challenge: make it funny like Anne Fine has.
INTEGRATION: MATHS
Create a timeline showing the events in each day
INTEGRATION: ART
Draw pictures of 'tuffy' the cat on each day in the novel. Focus on drawing his facial expression.
INTEGRATION: HASS
Research how people have cared for/looked after pets in the past.