The Oil Feud & Energy of the Future Level 31

This thought-provoking paired title invites students to explore both environmental themes and family dynamics. The Oil Feud is a futuristic fiction story in which Michael uncovers family tensions and ancient relics of a fossil-fuelled past during a visit to his grandfather. The narrative uses vivid language and figurative devices such as personification to bring the setting and emotions to life. Paired with the non-fiction report Energy of the Future, readers examine current and emerging energy technologies that aim to replace fossil fuels. This informative text incorporates specialised vocabulary and offers a real-world application of the ideas raised in the fiction piece. Together, the texts promote environmental awareness and critical thinking, supporting students in analysing both literary and factual content.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances comprehension through figurative language and futuristic context.
• Introduces environmental science concepts related to energy.
• Expands vocabulary through both narrative and non-fiction forms.
• Encourages personal connection and inference-making from text.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a timeline of energy use from past to future.
• Write a continuation of The Oil Feud imagining Michael's future.
• Explore the pros and cons of different energy sources through group presentations.
• Design a sustainable home using knowledge from the non-fiction text.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 10+
• Book size: 215mm x 225mm
• Reading Level: 31++
• No small parts; safe for guided and independent reading