a genre of text which presents real events, information, or knowledge

the surrounding details that help you understand what you're reading

stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; it oversees the Mars rover missions, advancing space exploration and scientific research

the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system, often referred to as the ‘Red Planet’ due to its appearance

a concluding section providing additional insights or reflections after the main content

Understanding the context of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'

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In 'Curiosity’, pupils read a discussed a non-fiction narrative. In ’Shackleton's Journey’, pupils will read another non-fiction narrative based on true events.

In 'Escape from Pompeii’, pupils discussed the features of historical fiction. In ’Curiosity’, pupils will discuss and read a non-fiction narrative.

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

a concluding section providing additional information after the text

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Mars is the __________ planet from the sun.

What is the name of the Mars Rover which this text is all about?

Who is the author and illustrator of the text?

Whose perspective is the text written from?

a person who has done something important that influenced the world

when there are lots of texts with the same characters

a text which presents real events, information, or knowledge

What is the most appropriate definition of a non-fiction text?

Judging by their front cover, which of the following are likely considered non-fiction?

a brief description accompanying an image

graphs, charts, images, or diagrams which enhance understanding

annotates a particular element in an image

a title that is used to indicate the main subject of the text

Match common non-fiction text features to their definition.

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

True or False? A picturebook is a **form** of text.

I roam the Martian terrain, exploring tirelessly.

My cameras capture images of rocky landscape.

Its thin atmosphere is composed mostly of carbon dioxide.

Mars has intrigued scientists and space enthusiasts for centuries.

Which of the following is written in first person perspective?

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