In the middle of the ocean, it’s very hard to know where you are, or where you’re going. But Polynesian explorers have known how to find their way for centuries, discovering islands all around the Pacific Ocean. Explore the ocean with Polynesian peoples using techniques that still work today!
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Summarising
Genre: Non-Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS,Science
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Narrative,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
