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Mars Rovers: Australia's Role in Space Exploration

Analyse evidence and author purpose in a text about Australia's contribution to space missions.

English AC9E6LY05 Australian Curriculum-aligned

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Learning Intention

Students analyse a factual text, identify key evidence and explain how information supports the author's purpose.

Australian Curriculum

Supports Year 6 English learning. (AC9E6LY05)

Teacher Notes

Encourage students to research Australia's involvement in space exploration and discuss how scientific texts use evidence to inform readers.

Skills Practised

  • Reading comprehension
  • Finding evidence in texts
  • Author purpose and viewpoint
  • Analysing informational texts