Archie likes to try on his sister Daisy’s dresses. They make him feel good, but he’s worried about what his friends might think. His school’s Wear Whatever Day is only two weeks away. Will Archie have the courage to be himself?
Key Features
Comprehension Strategy: Background Knowledge
Genre: Fiction
Learning Area: English
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
