Kerfuffle??
Look at the cover:
- Read the title
- Who are Jasper and Abby?
- What is a kerfuffle? Have you heard anyone use that word before? Can you give some examples of a kerfuffle?
- Do you know whose house this is on the front cover? It's called The Lodge - someone important lives there. Your teacher will explain!
- Why would Australia Day be especially important at The Lodge?
- What might this story be about?
Turn to the first page
- Who are the characters in this picture?
- What is the Prime Minister doing?
- Why is there a koala on the calendar? What date is it?
Read the story
The authors and the real Jasper and Abby!!
Read the story and enjoy.
Pause where appropriate, as you discover interesting things throughout the text and the illustrations.
Pause where appropriate, as you discover interesting things throughout the text and the illustrations.
Some things to discuss
Discuss where certain special foods came from for the celebration (Cherries from Young; Tasmanian Salmon from Tasmania; Barramundi from Broome etc)
Why was the cake decorated like that?
How did the authors show that Australia Day is for everyone, even if you weren't born in Australia or you weren't famous?
How did your family spend Australia Day this year?
Why was the cake decorated like that?
How did the authors show that Australia Day is for everyone, even if you weren't born in Australia or you weren't famous?
How did your family spend Australia Day this year?