Making Glass Level 12-14

Making Glass gives readers a firsthand look at the fascinating process of glassblowing through the eyes of Katie, a skilled artisan. This engaging non-fiction text is structured as an interview, allowing students to explore scientific concepts through authentic dialogue and real-world context. Step-by-step action photos with labels accompany each phase of the glassmaking process, while procedural language like first, then, and finally supports sequencing skills. Inset photos zoom in on key actions, and a flow chart summarises the process visually. The book includes a glossary of boldfaced terms and highlights phonics features such as consonant blends (e.g. œbl-, œgl-) and digraphs. Themes of change, materials, and transformation are clearly presented, linking directly to the anchor text Being a Scientist (pages 12-13). This book not only teaches about materials but also fosters curiosity about creative and scientific careers.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates procedural writing and sequencing with real-world context
• Explores materials science through hands-on examples
• Enhances vocabulary with subject-specific terms and glossaries
• Builds phonics knowledge with blends and digraphs

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class flow chart for a different craft or cooking process
• Role-play interviews with œscientists about material changes
• Discuss and label steps using procedural verbs and adverbs
• Integrate art by designing a glass object using drawing or collage

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 6-8
• Book size: 150mm x 210mm
• Supervised use recommended when replicating activities or experiments
• Printed with non-toxic, child-safe materials