A cluster of squirming black grubs twist and arch their tails. A thick orange liquid bubbles
out of their mouths. What are these creatures? Can they hurt me? Find out about the fascinating world of spitfires!
Aimed at Australian students in Year 5 and Year 6, this nonfiction mentor text is perfect for small groups / guided reading. Students can see how nonfiction texts can be constructed in an engaging way, with varied sentence structures, use of technical words, noun groups, literary devices and a range of sentence starters.
Australian children can learn about the minibeasts that they see in nearby parks, nature reserves, and even in their own backyards. Perfect for modelling non-fiction texts for students in Year 5 and Year 6.