Ways to retell the story

Find a creative way to retell the story in Jon Agee's book Life on Mars. Here are some suggestions to get you started!

Suggestion 1: Drawing and Cutting

First, watch this animation of Jon telling the story of Life on Mars.

Then, draw and cut out characters and key scenes from the book, just like Jon has done in his video. Then have fun retelling the story!

Suggestion 2: Small World Play

Sprinkle some flour onto a tray. Find some characters to be your astronaut and creature. Make a model rocket using junk modelling. Model a landscape using real rocks and pebbles or make some using pliable materials such as screwed up paper and foil. Then retell the story using your characters and props.

Suggestion 3: Lego

Using Lego, create the surface of Mars, a spaceship, a monster and an astronaut. Then have fun using your creations to retell the story!