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A place in space: the Moon

Grey Non‑fiction 5See Phonics Handbook 2 for lesson plans.

Hold a sentence

1.

Check capital letters C + Mfull stop

gaps

Check capital letters T + Mfull stop

gaps

2.

Build a sentence

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GrammarRead the sentences below. Underline the noun phrases and circle the noun in each phrase. The first one has been done for you.

1. Look up at the round Moon.2. You can see dark patches.3. They are huge craters.4. The first humans landed in 1969.

VocabularyComplete each sentence using one of the words in the box.

craters orbits tides reflected Apollo

1. The Moon the Earth.

2. It makes in the Earth’s seas.3. Astronauts first landed on the Moon during the

11 mission.4. When space objects hit the Moon, are

made.

5. The Moon shines with light from the Sun.

MoonEarth

Red Words

any does oth er water what

Green Words

space same place about makes

Spelling) ) ) )

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Proofread – grammar

astronauts have visited the Moon six times. they carry air with them in tanks

Correct 3 errors.

Write a fact file about the MoonIn your exercise book, write some interesting facts about the Moon. Use the next page to help with your ideas.

Only choose the most interesting

facts about the Moon.

TOP TIP

Useful words

sphere diameter orbit craters oxygen astronauts Apollo missions Armstrong Aldrin lunar module

Proofread – spelling

There is no air on the Moon but ther is warter. Ice has been found at the north and sowth poles.

Correct 3 errors.

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Fact File: the Moon

What shape and size is the Moon?Is it a circle, sphere or crescent?What is the diameter of the Moon?

Where is the Moon?Is it higher above the Earth than a plane?What do we call the movement of the Moon?How long does it take to move around the Earth?Can we see all of the Moon?

What’s on the Moon?What are craters?How were they made?What do the hills look like?Where is there ice?Is there oxygen?What is on the ground?

Who has been to the Moon?What’s the name of the Moon missions?Who were the first astronauts to land on the Moon?When did they land?Who sent them?

Words to keep