Snappy Reads - It's Our World

Snappy Reads - It's Our World delves into the theme of the environment, offering students aged 9-10 years a variety of texts that foster awareness and responsibility for the natural world. From fiction stories with environmental dilemmas to non-fiction pieces on conservation, climate change, and biodiversity, this collection empowers readers to think critically about their relationship with the planet. As with all Snappy Reads titles, this collection, published by Learning Media in Australia, features a mix of genres ideal for guided reading sessions. The texts are designed to promote cross-text comprehension and are an excellent tool for building environmental literacy. With growing global focus on sustainability, this engaging set encourages students to consider both small and large-scale actions that can help care for our shared world.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes environmental awareness and stewardship.
• Develops analytical reading through diverse text formats.
• Encourages text-to-world connections.
• Expands subject-specific vocabulary in science and geography.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create posters promoting sustainability based on key facts in the texts.
• Hold a classroom debate on a current environmental issue.
• Start a class recycling or gardening project inspired by readings.
• Write a diary entry from the point of view of an endangered animal.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9-10 years
• Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm
• Produced with eco-conscious printing processes
• No sharp edges or hazardous materials