After the Bushfire is a 2-page literacy lesson. A positive story of recovery followed by writing tasks. Focus is ‘bossy e‘ at the end of words. Encourages independent reading.
After the Bushfire is a 2-page literacy pack. Text tells the story of bushfire recovery. Focus words ending in e such as gate and home. The family farm was burnt. The house is gone and the land is black. The happy ending is land is turning green and Dad is building a new house. Story may help children deal with misfortune. The pet dog is called Lucky. Follow-on writing tasks: words ending in ‘bossy e’ , selecting the right word in a sentence, eg, through or threw. Review questions with supported answers.
