1. + The Mouse A Polish Story by Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka Lesson Aims: To understand the nature of fears and preconceptions Lesson Objectives: Answer questions using the text Write a personal account of a time spent with someone important

2. + Beautiful Amazingcreatures Fun to play in - watersports It’s a source of renewable energy I’m really scared of the sea! I’m really scared of the sea! Cold and dark Deep Weird creatures – jellyfish You could drown And… my dad won’t let me go near it – it must be scary! But what about…

3. + Comprehension task Read the story and answer the questions on the sheet

4. + Writing a personal account Think of a time that you spent with someone close to you Family Grandparents Best friend Think about: Where were you? What time of year was it? What were you doing?

5. + Challenging what we think The little girl in the story was afraid of mice because she learnt to be afraid by watching her brother. Why is it easy for this to happen? Think about something you dislike - Why do you dislike it? Is it a real reason?