Harmony Day Activities for "I'm Australian Too" - Celebrate Harmony Day in March with this engaging picture book unit designed for I'm Australian Too by Mem Fox. Perfect for Australian classrooms, these print-and-go activities help students explore themes of diversity, acceptance, and harmony while building essential reading and writing skills.

Comprehensive Learning Tasks included -

Pre-Reading Activities

• Activate prior knowledge with a KWL chart
• Predict the story’s themes from the cover and first pages

Vocabulary Building

• Alphabet key activity for word connections
• Interactive word wall
• Fun vocabulary detective task

Reading Comprehension & Response

• Identify countries mentioned in the book
• Summarize using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then framework
• Rewrite a scene from a character’s perspective
• Explore main ideas and subplots

Creative & Research-Based Writing

• Compare two featured countries
• Use the 3 Facts, 2 Opinions, 1 Question format
• Connect personally with text-to-self reflections
• Brainstorm interview questions for an immigrant
• Write a sequel or anacrostic poem
• Illustrate how Australian cuisine has evolved
• Draw your family’s cultural heritage
• Create national dress artwork

Research & Inquiry

• Display fact cards about immigration
• Discuss why people move to Australia
• Complete a personal and historical research booklet
• Work in groups to explore immigrant and refugee experiences
• Photos have been included for landscapes for display purposes

Why You'll Love This Resource

• Print-and-go worksheets – no prep needed!

Perfect for Harmony Day or diversity units and easily engages students in meaningful discussions and activities.

Harmony Day Activities for "I'm Australian Too" allow you to explore the themes of empathy and community.

Get ready to inspire your students with this must-have resource for Harmony Day!

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