Amazing (e-) - Words And Pictures Library

Notes

Synopsis	A story about the friendship between a boy and his pet dragon.
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	history (dragons in the Middle Ages and mythology)
Values	Being yourself, understanding and acceptance, incidental inclusiveness
World Event Day	International Day of Persons with Disabilities

©Ellis, G. & Gruenbaum, T. for PEPELT 2020

Amazing by Steve Antony, published by Hachette Children’s 2019

Video © BookTrust

Step 1: Look at the Cover

Step 1 of 5

List	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 + Step 3: Listen and Watch

Step 2/3 of 5

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

Step 4 of 5

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

Step 5 of 5

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 Evaluation Form

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.

Want More?

Learn to draw Zibbo with Steve Antony. Link

Watch the video. List everything the children do to include the boy who uses the wheelchair.

Make your own dragon. Check download for instructions & template.

Learn Sign Language with Leanne

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.