Archer and Liam aren’t the only students in the galaxy struggling to finish their school project. Just when they’ve lost hope of finishing in time, an alien called Bodman asks them to teach him about Earth’s clean energy. But there’s something Bodman isn’t telling them, and it could ruin everything!
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Background Knowledge
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English,Science,Technologies
Recommended Age: 10-12
Series: Novastar
Text Type: Narrative
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
