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.