Oxford Literacy Web

A fascinating set of information books on a popular and topical subject, suitable for guided, shared or independent reading, with good cross-curricular links. These books exemplify the different text types required by the National Literacy Strategy - discussion, persuasion, instructions,
report.

"Cars - For and Against" (discussion/persuasion from two different viewpoints) - Two people's different viewpoints on this controversial subject
"Transport Firsts" (report) Fascinating facts about 'firsts' in transport history.
"Making Moving Models" (instructions, report) - Instructions for making mechanisms used in transport (gears and pulleys), explanations about how they work, and information about the vehicles themselves (submarines, gliders, etc)
"Bridges and Tunnels" (report/explanation) - how they work as structures, and some famous examples