Inspired by: The Disgusting Sandwich - Week 1

Inspired by the intriguing tale of "The Disgusting Sandwich," students are invited to delve into the world of Badger as he emerges from his home among the trees. This learning activity encourages children to make inferences based on visual and textual cues. They are prompted to observe Badger's appearance and actions closely, using the provided picture as a guide. The phrase 'rumble, rumble' serves as a key to unlocking Badger's possible feelings, and students are asked to articulate their thoughts on why Badger might be rummaging through the bin, ensuring they explain their reasoning with 'because' for a clear understanding of their inferences.

Another activity takes place in the setting of a park where Badger, unfortunately, finds no food in the bin and remains hungry. As a family approaches, children are encouraged to predict the family's activities and reflect on their own experiences at their local park. They are asked to imagine their actions if they were at the park and to compose a sentence orally before writing it down, detailing the sequence of their chosen activities and explaining their choices. This exercise not only stirs the imagination but also focuses on sentence construction and the importance of sequencing events.

Lastly, students are introduced to the concept of maintaining cleanliness in public spaces through the scenario of a littered park. They are asked to consider the feelings of the park keeper as he writes signs to encourage visitors to respect the environment. The activity prompts discussion on the tone and politeness of the signs, and children are given the opportunity to help the park keeper by creating their own signs for different areas of the park. This task emphasizes the importance of leaving spaces between words and conveys a message about community responsibility and the use of polite language.