Which different colours can you can see on the front cover?
Describe
Which colours and patterns can you see on the children’s helmets?
Notice
Do you see anything unusual on one of the helmets?
Count
How many wheels can you see on the front cover?
Predict
Who do you think the main characters are in this story. Why?
Translanguage
How many words to do you know in your language that mean ‘amazing’?
Step 2 and Step 3: Listen and Watch
Part A
Listen and watch for general understanding and enjoyment.
Part B
Listen and watch again and answer the questions, pause and replay when you need to
Who is telling the story?
What is the name of the boy’s dragon?
What do they like doing together?
What is his dragon very good at?
What happens when they play basketball together?
What does his dragon love the most?
What happens when the dragon gets excited?
What does the boy think of his dragon?
Step 4: Add your Voice
Review
Watch again and remember to say Wahooooo.
Review
Remember the things the boy and Zibbo like doing together.
Remember
How many different forms of transport do you see in the story?
Choose & Create
How many forms of transport can you see in your street? Create a poster with the facts you find out about your favourite transport.
Research
What do you know about dragons? Find out 5 facts about dragons.
Create
Make or draw your own pet dragon.
Personalise
What fun things will you do with your pet dragon?
Your Opinion
Which is your favourite part of the story? Why?
Think
Why do you think the title of this picturebook is “Amazing”?
Step 5: Share and Evaluate your work
Share
Send your work to your teacher or share in your virtual classroom.
Evaluate
Complete the evaluation sheet to reflect on your learning.
Need Help ? Part A: Read and complete. You can write or say your answers. You can do this on your own, in pairs or in a class discussion.
Part B: Think about how well you did. Choose and draw the smiley face that fits best.
If you enjoyed the read aloud, why not learn some Sign Language. Watch Leanne sign Amazing and learn how to sign: amazing, children, dragon and friend.
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