An original story I wrote about an alien sighting, aimed at 7-9 year olds. Includes activities with answers and a home assignment. Teaches the following: Spelling and phonics (‘silent’ letters in words with ‘sc’ in them e.g. science) Grammar (understanding how to use commas to indicate parenthesis) Vocabulary (including scientific terminology) Emotional intelligence (emphasis on empathy and understanding others’ perspectives) Critical thinking Each page has the following: The story itself Unfamiliar vocabulary defined in age-friendly ways Discussion points for teachers to raise with students