Everyone at school is desperate to go to Up & Down, the exciting new indoor climbing and caving experience. Well – everyone except for Mason. But don’t tell his friends or his parents! When Mason’s mum scores tickets to Up & Down for his birthday, and for the exclusive Dark Forest Caves attraction, Mason will have to face his fears. What could go wrong?
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Self-Monitoring
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English,HASS
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
