Going on Safari - Level 19-20

Going on Safari invites readers to experience the adventure of a lifetime with Joanne and Devina as they journey through the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. The story captures the excitement of spotting wild animals such as giraffes, elephants, leopards, and hippos in their natural habitat. Through rich visual features like captioned photographs, maps, and fact boxes, readers are introduced to the diverse African landscape and its wildlife. The book also integrates comparisons that deepen understanding-such as describing speed œas fast as a car-and provides opportunities to explore specialised vocabulary and word study. This engaging non-fiction text supports readers in expanding their geographical and ecological knowledge while building their informational reading skills. With a strong focus on structure and language, including initial blends, contractions, and compound words, Going on Safari serves as a valuable resource for cross-curricular learning. The captivating content helps foster curiosity about the natural world and encourages students to think critically about conservation and animal behaviour.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds geographical knowledge and cultural awareness of Kenya and the Masai Mara.
• Expands subject-specific vocabulary through themed word lists and real-life contexts.
• Develops information-gathering skills using glossaries, maps, and text features.
• Reinforces decoding strategies through study of initial blends and contractions.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a classroom safari map and pin different animals to their locations.
• Compare African animals' characteristics and categorise them into mammals, reptiles, and birds.
• Write a short diary entry from the point of view of Joanne or Devina on safari.
• Explore animal conservation topics through group discussions and mini-presentations.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 7-9
• Book size: 200mm x 210mm
• Paperback, 24 pages
• Safety: No small parts; suitable for group or independent reading