Simpson and His Donkey - Week 1
This is one heroic story of one man and a donkey and a strange twist of fate that brought two childhood friends together on the battlefield at Gallipoli.
Anzac Day ceremonies to remember the ANZACS at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 were first held in 1916 and the day was called Anzac Day.
The story you are going to read is about one person and a donkey that were part of that attack at Gallipoli. It is a true story and it is part of Australia's history. It will give you an idea of what happened during that battle and what it meant for Australia.You will also learn that it was from this event, that the first Anzac Day began.
Watch the following short video to get a quick snapshot of what the story and Anzac Day is all about.
Anzac Day ceremonies to remember the ANZACS at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 were first held in 1916 and the day was called Anzac Day.
The story you are going to read is about one person and a donkey that were part of that attack at Gallipoli. It is a true story and it is part of Australia's history. It will give you an idea of what happened during that battle and what it meant for Australia.You will also learn that it was from this event, that the first Anzac Day began.
Watch the following short video to get a quick snapshot of what the story and Anzac Day is all about.
Before Reading . . .
Before Reading Simpson and his Donkey:
What might the book be about?
Where is the story set?
What clues are there about the story’s content?
What questions come to mind?
• Look at the opening two spreads. What do they tell you about Jack Simpson’s background?
What might the book be about?
Where is the story set?
What clues are there about the story’s content?
What questions come to mind?
• Look at the opening two spreads. What do they tell you about Jack Simpson’s background?
Read the story of Simpson and his Donkey
That's all you'll have time for this week. We will continue with the story next week.
Teaching Notes
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