Why does Toby live at the foot of a tree?
Why do they live in a forest?
Who else lives there with him?
What do you think it’s like living in a forest?
What do these dogs get up to?
Where are their owners?
Who built their houses?
Toby poked his large, shaggy head out of his front door and sniffed. He loved the smell of the forest, especially first thing in the morning. He could almost taste the fresh, leafy goodness on his slobbering tongue as he dangled it out of his yawning mouth.
He could hear a rustling noise coming from nearby; one of the others was awake. You see, Toby wasn’t the only dog that lived in the forest…
Think carefully about what it might have inside it. Label the picture to show off the amazing features you have included.
Create a mini fact file about your favourite 5 breeds of dog.
I think Toby is a Yorkshire Terrier because...
Use this website to help you look at the different dog breeds:
https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/thinking-about-getting-a-puppy.html
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs
If you don’t like dogs…
You can change these activities to include any animal you would like but remember your you need to try to persuade someone to let you have one in your letter (maybe avoid tigers and bears!)
Carnivore (noun) An animal that eats meat.
Why don’t you email in the book titles you find and we can create a year group list. You might find a new book to read!