Mini Picturebook Lesson 6: I AM BAT by Morag Hood

Notes

Synopsis	A story about a bat who really likes cherries.
Lesson access	via url-link or QR-Code
Equipment for child	tablet, phone or laptop, internet connection, perhaps headphones
Materials	dictionary (online or paper), craft materials
Language Skills	listening, vocabulary (verbs), speaking (read aloud)
Cross-curricular Links	science, art and design
Values	Sharing, being open-minded and accepting of alternative options and change.
World Event Day	International Bat Appreciation Day

LET’S START

• Equipment: dictionary (online or paper), tablet or laptop & internet connection and perhaps headphones
• Materials for the Bat: paper, pipe-cleaners, coloured pens, scissors
• Time: 20-30 minutes

STEP 1: Look at the Cover

Look	Describe the bat on the front cover: colour, position, face.
Predict	Is the bat happy or sad?
Research	What do bats like to eat?
Think	Do bats like cherries? Do you like cherries?
Choose	Choose three words to describe a cherry.
Predict	Which other creatures like cherries?
Check	Find the meaning of the word ‘fangs’ in your dictionary.

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.
	What is Morag Hood wearing on her head?
	Pause and count. How many cherries can you see?
	How will bat feel if you take his cherries?
	Which creatures take the bat’s cherries?
	How does bat feel?
	What fruit do the creatures give the bat to feel better?
	Does the bat like the new fruit? What is it?

STEP 4: Add your Voice

Create	Make your own paper-bat. Template
Act	Make a happy, angry, ferocious and sad face.
Observe	Which fruit can you find in your kitchen or your local supermarket?
Research	Which other creatures have fangs?
Your opinion	Why do you think the author chose cherries as the bat’s favourite fruit?
Personalise	What is your favourite fruit? Why?
Your Opinion	What do you think is the message of this story?

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.

Teacher Notes

Want more?

How many different species of bats are there?

Where do bats live?

How long can bats live?

How fast can they fly?

Do bats migrate or hibernate or both?

Why do bats use echolocation?

How do bats help the planet?

What else would you like to find out about bats?

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