ADVENTURES INTO LANGUAGE

Bringing children's literature alive by reading the story then living the adventure, where children become the heroes and stories literally come to life.

  • Suitable for school groups from Years 4 to 7
  • One, two or three day programs, residential and non-residential
  • Each program is based on a children's book based in Australia.

After reading the book in class students are involved in preparation prior to going out and living the story.

Part 1 takes place at school reading and discussing the book and getting ready for the adventure.

Part 2 is the adventure at a specifically chosen site which resembles the setting as described by the author.  This will involve walking, exploring, experiencing and journal writing about impressions and feelings.

Part 3 occurs back at school writing their own stories, sharing stores and sharing letters with the author.  Perhaps even sharing a visit with the author.

The site for the adventure is especially chosen to resemble the settings of the book.  The books have been chosen to ensure that they will provide:

  • exciting natural world experiences
  • opportunities to relate closely with some of the characters in the story
  • important social, cultural and environmental issues
  • characters whom all students will identify with