Dogger - Teaching Slides

The teaching slides from Focus Education UK Ltd provide a comprehensive set of activities centred around the book "Dogger". Students are encouraged to engage with the story by examining the front cover and making predictions about the book's content, as well as inferring the meaning of words like "fond" from the context. They are prompted to explore their own emotional connections by reflecting on their favourite toys and the feelings associated with them. Through a variety of exercises, including drawing, writing, and discussion, children develop their understanding of the narrative and characters, particularly focusing on the main character's attachment to his toy, Dogger.

As the story unfolds, students delve deeper into the plot, considering the feelings of the protagonist, Dave, as he deals with the loss of Dogger. They are tasked with creating a 'Lost' poster, which helps them to practise descriptive writing and the use of conjunctions. The slides guide students through the process of writing, from sentence construction to the use of capital letters and punctuation. Additionally, the lesson plan includes creative activities such as dressing up and making predictions about the story's setting in time. The slides culminate in a reflection on the story's events, inviting students to empathise with the characters and articulate their thoughts and feelings about the resolution of the story.