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Building comprehension of 'Curiosity' through rich discussion

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

Unit Summary

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.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'.

Key Notes

The Curiosity rover's landing was very complex; there were lots of stages involved.
Once it had landed safely, Curiosity set off to explore the surface.
A range of equipment and technology allow the Curiosity to conduct experiments on the surface of the planet.

Vocabulary To Learn

Curiosity rover: a robot explorer sent to Mars by NASA
purpose: an object's function or job

Common Mistakes To Avoid

There are a few possible answers to the question about the "perfect" landing (in the 'Landing on Mars' cycle).

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

The Curiosity rover's landing was very complex; there were lots of stages involved. Once it had landed safely, Curiosity set off to explore the surface.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Curiosity rover'

a robot explorer sent to Mars by NASA.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: There are a few possible answers to the question about the "perfect" landing (in the 'Landing on Mars' cycle). Correction: If pupils can justify how the landing went well, with evidence from their reading of the text, it is likely an appropriate justification.

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