🔥 Part 1: Sensory Planning

Instructions: Before writing your diary entry as Zeelie during the bushfire, brainstorm sensory details for each sense. Use the word bank provided by your teacher or create your own vivid descriptions.

1. What does Zeelie SEE during the fire?

2. What does Zeelie HEAR during the fire?

3. What does Zeelie SMELL during the fire?

4. What does Zeelie FEEL (touch/emotions) during the fire?

5. What might Zeelie TASTE in the air during the fire?

📝 Part 2: Diary Entry Writing

Date for diary entry: _________________ (Choose a date during the fire events)

Sentence starters to help you begin:

• "Dear Diary, I can't believe what's happening..."

• "The smoke is so thick that..."

• "All around me I can hear..."

• "My heart is racing because..."

• "The smell of burning..."

6. Write your diary entry from Zeelie's perspective during the bushfire. Include rich sensory details and show her emotions through your descriptions.

7. Extension Activity: Write a second paragraph describing Zeelie's thoughts about survival and what gives her strength during this frightening time.