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'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover': reading

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative non-fiction text, 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. They explore the context of Mars and the rover mission and answer a range of comprehension questions. Finally, pupils identify and engage with the key themes in the text.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover': reading

In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative non-fiction text, 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. They explore the context of Mars and the rover mission and answer a range of comprehension questions. Finally, pupils identify and engage with the key themes in the text.

5 lessons
  1. Building comprehension of 'Curiosity' through rich discussion
  2. Exploring the story 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'
  3. Understanding the context of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'
  4. Reading around the text 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'
  5. Exploring and engaging with themes in 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'