ABSTRACT

Read the diary provided to the children. Ask the class to listen to the diary and try to work out what is going on. Discuss.

Comprehension; prediction; vocabulary extension

Draw large, sad face. List words appropriate to the sad face and Suzie, e.g. sad, lost, scared

Read books written in diary format e.g. Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French

Invite the class to meet Suzie to try to find out what has happened.