Almost 1000 kilometres from the shore of Ecuador in South America is a group of islands called the Galapagos Islands. The islands were formed by undersea volcanoes, and many of the volcanoes are still active. The islands are home to many incredible animals and plants that aren’t found anywhere else in the world – from giant tortoises and swimming iguanas to daisy plants the size of trees.
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Inferring
Genre: Non-Fiction
Learning Area: English,The Arts
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Description
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
