Planning with a quality text:

Comprehension:Look at the illustrations – colour of Frank throughout the story.

Reading:History of tattoos

Talking and listening:Show and tell – bring your grandparents in.Interviewing an older person from the community.

Writing:Write about someone special.Write a story about an unusual relevant.What will you do when you retire?Write interview questions for grandparents.

The Frank ShowDavid Mackintosh

iPad apps:Grandpa’s table – collect mementos and explore grandpa’s life $1.00

Making: Other:Comparing old and new objects.War – link to history

Vocabulary:RetireeSayings – if it isn’t broke don’t fix it.

Andrea Hillbrick 2013