Recount Animals


Ella’s Intro


Dia dhaoibh, a chairde. Tá failte romhaibh chuig Over the Moon Rang a Sé! (Hello, friends. Welcome to Over the Moon Sixth Class!)


Imagine, this is your last year in primary school! This will be a very exciting year for you.


You are going to take one final journey over the moon! In this book, we are going to read some amazing, mysterious, exhilarating and informative extracts.


To get us started, we are going to take a look at the genre of recount by examining the extract ‘Outstanding Animals’ by Stephanie Drimmer.


Did you know that some of the bravest beings on the planet aren’t even human? They’re animals! You might be saying, ‘No way! Fluffy would rather lick a burglar than scare him off!’ But it’s true!


This unit is brimming with some of the most brilliant beasts who stand head and tail above the pack. They’ve gone where no critter has gone before, lent a paw to fellow creatures in need and even saved their owners’ lives. So, if you thought only humans could be heroes, read on. These amazing animals might surprise you!


Transfer of skills: Do you know what ‘outstanding animals’ is in another language? Do you notice any similarities?


Name: Laika the Space Dog


Born: 1954, Moscow, Soviet Russia


Occupation: Cosmonaut


Boldest moment: Becoming the first animal to orbit Earth


Name: Sergeant Reckless


Born: 1948, Korea


Occupation: Army sergeant


Boldest moment: Risking her life for her fellow marines


Name: Cher Ami Born: Great Britain


Occupation: Homing pigeon


Boldest moment: Saving the Lost


Battalion in the Battle of the Argonne


ainmhithe den scoth (Irish), wybitne zqierzęta (Polish), animals sobresalientes (Spanish), animaux remarquables (French)


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