Author: Jill Eggleton

Illustrated: Raymond McGrath

Published: 2003

Publisher: Pearson (Mainsails Series)

Format: Paperback

Pages: 32

Suitable: Middle Primary (Reading Age 6-8)

Describe as Persuasive Text - Interesting and unusual suggestions for new products.

Through the Sails Literacy Main Sails books students will:
- Extend their comprehension by encouraging the use of a variety of comprehension strategies, including: prediction, inference, summarizing, making connections (text to self/text/world)
- Increase their high-interest vocabulary
- Increase their knowledge of different text forms
- Increase their knowledge of literacy devices, including imagery, similes, metaphors
- Extend their oral interaction
- Extend their exploration of characters, setting and mood Features
- A variety of think tanks that support the teacher, challenge thinking and encourage oral discussion
- Text to self/text/world pages to springboard discussion
- Text-form planning guide
- Enriching vocabulary
- Numerous examples of literacy devices
- Sophisticated and innovative design to excite older students
- High-impact photographs and illustrations that originate from today's multi-media world