Make charts for older children with spelling patterns such as 'ar', 'ay', 'ai', 'ee'. Teach the correct use of present and past tense. Write the past tense of these words. Write sentences using the words to show correct usage and meaning. Write these sentences about the story.
Children can fill in the missing words, sequence the sentences and illustrate the story.
Write a glossary for the story. Don't forget to put them in alphabetical order. Younger readers could illustrate the glossary. Write a list of rules for keeping pet animals at home or in units. Write 5-6 sentences telling us about your pet.