Many cities and towns around the world use technology to improve the lives of people who live there. Technology can help manage things like traffic, electricity, water and waste. Melbourne, Singapore and New York are examples of cities that use technology in smart ways.
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Summarising
Genre: Non-Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS,Science
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Discussion,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
