English

Friday 22nd January 2021

LI:To understand ways in which each of us is different and each of us is special.

  Celebrate International Winnie-the-Pooh Day (18th January)

 

Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear and Pooh, is a fictional teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh. Even though the cartoon character was created almost a century ago, Winnie the Pooh is still loved by millions of fans all over the world. 

 

The aim of the day is to consider what we can learn from the characters in A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh books.

 

The characters in the Winnie-the-Pooh books all have distinct personalities, each revealing both strengths and things they find difficult.

 

Owl is known for his wisdom but does not always want to listen to others.

 

Eeyore does not rush to do things, but takes his time. He is  intelligent animal, but tends to keep to himself.

 

Piglet is small, yet he is a very brave animal. What he loves doing best is going on adventures with Pooh. 

 

Tigger is a very Bouncy Animal and resembles a tiger. He is always in a great mood, and loves to bounce, bounce and bounce. 

 

Pooh Bear does a lot of silly things but is friends with everyone.

 

Ask yourself the following questions.
- Am I a bit like that character?
- What can I learn from that character?

 

Year 2 and Year 3 Level Task - write about the character that you are most like and give your reasons.

Extension Tasks -

Year 2 Level Task - Write your own Winnie-the-Pooh quote about friendship.

Year 3 Level Task - The History of Winnie the Pooh Comprehension.