Making trainers is big business, and millions of pairs of these popular shoes are made each year. Producing trainers and getting them into a store near you involves a series of connected steps called a “supply chain”. The supply chain involves workers spread all around the world, who design, manufacture, transport, distribute and, finally, sell trainers!
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Background Knowledge
Genre: Non-Fiction
Learning Area: English,Technologies
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Explanation
About NovaStar
NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.
NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.
- Suited for years 3 – 6
- Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
- Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
- Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans
