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Let's read, "The Legend of Podkin One Ear" by Kieran Larwood! 

Together we will embark on an enchanting adventure with Podkin One-Ear! During this reading adventure, students will dive into the captivating world of Podkin, the brave rabbit hero, and his siblings, as they navigate through loss, danger, deep hardship, friendship, forgiveness, self-discovery and bravery. 

Each session will feature a lively reading of "Podkin One-Ear," paired with interactive discussions, creative activities, cartography, and imaginative explorations that bring the story to life.

Week of December 2: Introduction to Podkin’s World
Focus: Setting the Stage
Topics: Introduction to the setting, characters, and rabbit clans.
Activities: Map exploration, discussing the rabbit clans' culture, and vocabulary building for terms like "burrow," "clan," and "warren."
Creative Element: Students draw or create their own warren or clan symbol, imagining what it might look like in Podkin's world.

Week of December 9: The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
Focus: Legends and Heroes
Topics: Introducing the concept of legends and heroes, discussing Podkin’s reputation and the importance of legends in rabbit culture.
Activities: Vocabulary practice with words like “hero,” “legend,” and “myth,” discussion on what makes a hero.
Creative Element: Students brainstorm their own legendary characters and create a short description or illustration.

Week of December 16: Facing the Gorm
Focus: Conflict and Courage
Topics: Podkin’s first encounter with the Gorm, examining courage and conflict.
Activities: Comprehension questions and discussion about how characters react to threats, practicing vocabulary like “enemy,” “courage,” and “escape.”
Creative Element: Students imagine their own monster inspired by the Gorm and describe its characteristics.

Week of December  30: Journey and Adventure
Focus: Themes of Adventure and Survival
Topics: Exploring Podkin’s journey, discussing survival skills and the theme of adventure.
Activities: Discussion on traveling and survival challenges; vocabulary practice with words like “journey,” “wilderness,” and “hideout.”
Creative Element: Map-making activity where students plot Podkin’s journey and imagine additional places they might encounter.

Week of January 6: Discovering Inner Strength
Focus: Character Development and Inner Strength
Topics: Examining how Podkin grows and gains confidence through challenges.
Activities: Discuss character growth and vocabulary like “bravery,” “resilience,” and “self-discovery.”
Creative Element: Reflective writing or drawing where students describe or illustrate a moment when they felt brave.

Week of January 13: The Final Stand
Focus: Climax and Resolution
Topics: Exploring the story’s climax and Podkin’s confrontation with the Gorm.
Activities: Summarizing the story, comparing Podkin’s character at the beginning and end of the story, vocabulary review, and discussion on the theme of resolution.
Creative Element: Students create an epilogue or alternate ending to the story, imagining what happens after the final events.

Learning Objectives:

Enhance Reading Comprehension: Understand and analyze key events, themes, and character developments in the story.

Expand Vocabulary: Learn and use new words encountered in the text through engaging activities.

Develop Map Reading (Cartography) Skills: Interpret and create maps related to the journey of Podkin and his siblings.

Boost Creativity: Illustrate scenes and characters from the book, bringing the story to life through art.

Foster Imagination and Empathy: Encourage imaginative thinking and understanding of the characters' emotions and actions.

Class Structure:

Introduction and Warm-Up:
Greeting and mindful breath:
Brief overview of the day's reading and review of the previous session.
Fun warm-up activity related to the story (e.g., character charades, quick sketches).

Read-Aloud Session:
Enthusiastic and expressive reading of "Podkin One-Ear."
Pause for predictions, vocabulary, questions, and reflections during the reading.

Interactive Discussion:
Group discussion on the key events, themes, and characters of the day's reading.
Questions to encourage critical thinking and personal connections to the story.

Reading Comprehension Activities:
Activities to reinforce understanding of the text (e.g., summarizing, identifying main ideas).
Quizzes and games to test comprehension in a fun and interactive way.

Vocabulary Practice:
Introduction and practice of new vocabulary words from the day's reading.
Word games and exercises to reinforce learning.

Map Reading and Creation:
Study and discuss maps related to the story's setting and characters' journeys.
Create maps that chart Podkin and his siblings' adventures.

Creative Illustration:
Illustrations inspired by the story (e.g., drawing favorite scenes, designing character portraits).
Sharing and discussing illustrations with the class.

Closing and Preview:
Summary of the day's session.
Preview of the next reading to build excitement.