Stories about fantastical creatures have been told from ancient times, from magnificent unicorns to fire‑breathing dragons. Even though these mythical creatures don’t exist, stories are still told today about mysterious creatures called cryptids lurking in secluded places. And when some real-life animals are stranger than fiction, who knows what else could exist out there!
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Summarising
Genre: Non-Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS,Science
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Report
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
