Project Blog & Global Village - Level 31

Project Blog follows Sean and Ravi as they set up a blog to learn about earthquakes and end up forming global friendships. This narrative blends digital literacy with personal growth, highlighting the role of technology in communication and learning. With its structured plot and realistic dialogue, the story encourages reflection on cultural diversity and global perspectives. Global Village, the paired non-fiction title, explores why people migrate and how this shapes communities and individual identities. Through historical facts, personal accounts, and cause-effect analysis, the book deepens understanding of human movement and cultural integration.

Educational Benefits:

• Fosters understanding of global communication and natural disasters.
• Enhances skills in forming opinions and comparing viewpoints.
• Develops synthesising and evaluating skills through informational texts.
• Introduces vocabulary related to migration, geography, and history.

Classroom Ideas:

• Start a classroom blog to report on science or cultural topics.
• Role-play interviews with fictional migrant characters.
• Map the global connections made by Sean and Ravi.
• Compare migration experiences from the book with current events.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 9-11
• Book size: 207mm x 148mm
• Text content only - safe for classroom handling
• Supports inquiry learning across HASS and English