Immerse Lesson 3
Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
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Verb
explored
Who/What
Sentence
I explored.
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that contained unusual rock formations.
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I explored a crater
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that contained unusual rock formations.
_________________________________________________________
I explored a crater
Check
___________________________________________________________________________
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Verb
collected
Subject
Sentence
I collected samples.
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I collected several samples: dust, rock and ice particles.
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I collected several samples dust, rock and ice particles.
___________________________________________________________________________
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Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
Let me re-read the Example Text
Mission Log: The Surface of the Moon
Report by: Neil Armstrong
Mission: Apollo 11
Date: 20.07.1969
Landing and arrival
At 20:17, I landed the lunar module successfully on the moon’s surface. The onboard computer performed effectively (despite alarms being raised due to systems destabilising). Shortly afterwards, communication with Mission Control was regained. All systems were then rechecked (with no faults detected) and confirmed to be working as expected. After this, I prepared to disembark from the spacecraft. This mission, which had long been awaited, could now proceed with confidence.
Landing site overview
The landing site (located in the Sea of Tranquillity) proved highly suitable for my exploration to begin. The surface, where I had touched down, seemed to be covered in fine, grey dust. There were small craters and scattered rocks, but nothing blocking my way. This area, which had been carefully selected before launch, supported a safe landing. In addition, the ground remained firm under my feet. Movement felt unusual, as the moon’s weaker gravity allowed for lighter, slower steps that felt more like a bounce across its surface.
Tasks and sample collection
Firstly, I began to collect samples of the surface dust. The soil, which was soft and powdery, was carefully gathered using special tools. Several intriguing rock samples (some I did not recognise at all) were also collected. Equipment was then deployed to record data (including cameras and scientific instruments). The photographs taken will provide valuable evidence for future exploration.
Equipment performance
The spacesuit, that had been designed for extreme conditions, performed reliably throughout. Temperature levels remained controlled and oxygen supply was kept steady. However, the gloves were stiff and restrictive, which made it difficult to move my fingers while collecting rocks. These gloves should be redesigned to ensure that tasks for future missions can be undertaken more easily.
Preparation for future tasks
After completing the initial tasks, the samples I collected were secured inside the module. Further tests of the samples will be carried out once I have returned to Earth. Equipment was rechecked and the spacecraft, which must operate efficiently, was prepared. Fuel levels shall be monitored closely (especially as fuel alarms had been raised after the launch) during my return. The last stage of this historic mission is ready to begin.
Vehicle Text Research
Illustration 2:Curiosity being built in the lab
Illustration 1: Scientists planning and designing Curiosity the rover
In pairs, use the pages to research the rover's design, equipment, capabilities and tasks.
Illustration 4:Curiosity landing on Mars with a parachute
Illustration 3:Curiosity being shown and displayed
Illustration 5: Curiosity firing a laser and drilling into the rock
Hot Seating: Ask the character
Who?
What?
Where?
Why?
When?
How?
Resource: Technical Vocabulary resource
What would you liketo ask Curiosity?
Describing Curiosity
What are the wheels designed to do?
How do the cameras help?
What is the sensor built to do?
Curiosity's Equipment and Tasks resource
How is the drill used?
Why is the geology laboratory built in?
What are Curiosity's tasks?
How does Curiosity land safely?
Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
CEW
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Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
that contained unusual rock formations.
_________________________________________________________
I explored a crater
I collected several samples: dust, rock and ice particles.
____________________________
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Immerse Lesson 3
Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
explored
Who/What
Sentence
I explored.
Add Detail: relative clauses
that contained unusual rock formations.
_________________________________________________________
I explored a crater
Re-read
Build
that contained unusual rock formations.
_________________________________________________________
I explored a crater
Check
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
collected
Subject
Sentence
I collected samples.
Add Detail: colons for lists
I collected several samples: dust, rock and ice particles.
____________________________
Re-read
Build
Drag the colon into the sentence to introduce the list.
Check
I collected several samples dust, rock and ice particles.
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
Let me re-read the Example Text
Mission Log: The Surface of the Moon
Report by: Neil Armstrong Mission: Apollo 11 Date: 20.07.1969 Landing and arrival At 20:17, I landed the lunar module successfully on the moon’s surface. The onboard computer performed effectively (despite alarms being raised due to systems destabilising). Shortly afterwards, communication with Mission Control was regained. All systems were then rechecked (with no faults detected) and confirmed to be working as expected. After this, I prepared to disembark from the spacecraft. This mission, which had long been awaited, could now proceed with confidence.
Landing site overview The landing site (located in the Sea of Tranquillity) proved highly suitable for my exploration to begin. The surface, where I had touched down, seemed to be covered in fine, grey dust. There were small craters and scattered rocks, but nothing blocking my way. This area, which had been carefully selected before launch, supported a safe landing. In addition, the ground remained firm under my feet. Movement felt unusual, as the moon’s weaker gravity allowed for lighter, slower steps that felt more like a bounce across its surface.
Tasks and sample collection Firstly, I began to collect samples of the surface dust. The soil, which was soft and powdery, was carefully gathered using special tools. Several intriguing rock samples (some I did not recognise at all) were also collected. Equipment was then deployed to record data (including cameras and scientific instruments). The photographs taken will provide valuable evidence for future exploration.
Equipment performance The spacesuit, that had been designed for extreme conditions, performed reliably throughout. Temperature levels remained controlled and oxygen supply was kept steady. However, the gloves were stiff and restrictive, which made it difficult to move my fingers while collecting rocks. These gloves should be redesigned to ensure that tasks for future missions can be undertaken more easily.
Preparation for future tasks After completing the initial tasks, the samples I collected were secured inside the module. Further tests of the samples will be carried out once I have returned to Earth. Equipment was rechecked and the spacecraft, which must operate efficiently, was prepared. Fuel levels shall be monitored closely (especially as fuel alarms had been raised after the launch) during my return. The last stage of this historic mission is ready to begin.
Vehicle Text Research
Illustration 2:Curiosity being built in the lab
Illustration 1: Scientists planning and designing Curiosity the rover
In pairs, use the pages to research the rover's design, equipment, capabilities and tasks.
Illustration 4:Curiosity landing on Mars with a parachute
Illustration 3:Curiosity being shown and displayed
Illustration 5: Curiosity firing a laser and drilling into the rock
Hot Seating: Ask the character
Who?
What?
Where?
Why?
When?
How?
Resource: Technical Vocabulary resource
What would you liketo ask Curiosity?
Describing Curiosity
What are the wheels designed to do?
How do the cameras help?
What is the sensor built to do?
Curiosity's Equipment and Tasks resource
How is the drill used?
Why is the geology laboratory built in?
What are Curiosity's tasks?
How does Curiosity land safely?
Can I explore the Vehicle Text illustrations to understand what the main character does and where it travels?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
that contained unusual rock formations.
_________________________________________________________
I explored a crater
I collected several samples: dust, rock and ice particles.
____________________________