Get Into the Reading Zone with X-Zone!

What sets X-Zone apart from the rest?

A flexible resource that can be used for: recreational reading reference material independent project work guided reading

• Accessible to struggling readers with language, content and design features intended to assist students in reading the text independently
• Great for introducing students to the structure and features of a nonfiction text.
• Can be used as a research resource, as all the topics are linked to the SOSE/HSIE curriculum.
• Each title has its own A3 teaching card.
• Lexile levels between 770 and 950-much lower than most nonfiction titles.

Why does X-Zone appeal to students?

• Exciting topics with a high 'kid appeal'.
• Clear, uncluttered and predictable design layout.
• A variety of supportive graphics-strong focus on photographic image.
• A wide range of genre.
• Written in the active voice with 'stop and read' features such as fact boxes, 'did you know?' boxes and open-ended questions.
• Up-to-date factual information.

X-Zone has all the essential features of great nonfiction titles:

• Table of contents
• Indexes
• Glossaries
• Diagrams
• Maps
• Stunning photographs
• Line drawings
• Charts
• Graphs
• Text features including:
  • Headings
  • Subheadings
  • Labels
  • Captions

Did you know? A unique feature of X-Zone is The Critter. As well as adding humour, this quirky character will prompt the reader to think about what they have read and so be actively engaged in the text.