Grandma's Gift & Man on the Moon Lvl 27-28

This engaging paired text includes the touching fictional story Grandma's Gift alongside the informative memoir Man on the Moon. In Grandma's Gift, Felipe's grandmother shares a treasured family carving, prompting a heartfelt story of her brother's gift during childhood. The narrative weaves emotive language with themes of memory, storytelling, and the strength of intergenerational relationships. This text provides a meaningful opportunity to discuss oral history and how artefacts can preserve personal and cultural stories. Man on the Moon complements the fictional piece by blending personal reflection with historical facts surrounding the 1969 moon landing. It combines memoir and factual text elements with rich vocabulary and clear fact boxes. Readers are invited to reflect on how personal experiences intersect with world events, all while being introduced to the technical aspects of space exploration. Together, these texts offer powerful insights into communication, technology, and history, allowing readers to explore both the emotional and factual dimensions of memory and discovery.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports analysis of narrative and memoir structures
• Builds understanding of emotive language and its purpose
• Enhances comprehension of historical events through personal perspective
• Introduces and applies specialised space-related vocabulary

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a timeline comparing events in Grandma's Gift and Man on the Moon
• Invite students to bring a family item and share its story
• Use a Venn diagram to compare memoir and narrative features
• Research the moon landing and create a classroom display of key facts

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 207mm x 148mm
• Durable, classroom-friendly format
• No small parts or hazardous materials