The Explorer Class Story
The Explorer
I will be reading a chapter of our class story, The Explorer, each day and posting it here on this page along with the illustrations and some ideas you could try at home. Enjoy!
Click here for more rainforest creative writing ideas over on the Aslan Literacy page.
Chapter 1 - Flight
What do you think happened to the old pilot?
Why do you think the girl was trying hard not to look out of the window?
Where was the plane travelling to?
Why not research this city to find out more about it?
Chapter 2 - The Green Dark
How would you describe Con's character?
Why not colour in the snake that Fred nearly stood on?
Chapter 3 - The Den
Who discovered the den? How do you think they felt?
Why didn't Con want to go inside the den? How do you think she felt?
Why not try building your own den at home?
Chapter 4 - The River
Who found the second trail of ants to follow?
Why did Con tie one of the ruffles from her top to a tree branch?
Who hadn't learnt to swim?
Why not find out more about piranha?
Chapter 5 - Food (Almost)
Chapter 6 - Fire
Chapter 7 - The Raft
You could make your own mini raft by collecting sticks either from your garden or while you're out getting your daily exercise. Test our your raft in a sink or at bath time!
Click here to watch a video that will help you make your own mini raft.
Chapter 8 - Maiden Voyage
Chapter 9 - Sardines
Chapter 10 - Abacaxi
Chapter 11 - The Monkeys and The Bees
Chapter 12 - Con
Chapter 13 - Smoke
Chapter 14 - On the River
Chapter 15 - At The Top Of The Cliff
Chapter 16 - The Ruined City
Think you've been listening carefully? Why not try the EXPLORER QUIZ!
(This one is very easy but I will make a harder one if you like doing quizzes)
Well done Sammy and Ivy for having a go at the quiz already!
Chapter 17 - The Explorer
Chapter 18 - The Trap
Chapter 19 - Tarantulas
Chapter 20 - Twice-Fried Oiseau Spectacle
Chapter 21 - Fishing in The Dark
Chapter 22 - The Vow
Chapter 23 - Explorer School
Chapter 24 - Stuck In The Mud
Chapter 25 - Max
Chapter 26 - Behind The Vines
Chapter 27 - The Green Sky
Chapter 28 - Waiting for Dawn
Chapter 29 - Flight Home
Chapter 30 - Another Kind of Exploring
Epilogue - Twelve Years Later
- THE END -
I hope you have enjoyed listening to our story. It is one of my favourite children's books! I would love to know what you think of it. Can you write a book review sharing your opinions? You could use the template below which is the same one we use in class (this can be printed by clicking on the link) or create your own!
