This unique persuasive text takes the form of a fictional holiday
to Mars, presenting factual information about the red planet. The
text draws comparisons between Earth and Mars, and considers
aspects of space travel such as weightlessness and the lack of
oxygen. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary
language, with some challenging vocabulary Text type - A persuasive
text. A pictorial glossary is provided on pages 22 and 23
encouraging discussion and reinforcement of technical terms.
Curriculum links - Numeracy: Space, shape and measure; Science:
Forces and movement; Geography: Contrast with the local area. This
book is paired with a story on the same theme: Star Boy's Surprise
by Jana Hunter. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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