About this text:Title:Cat and Mouse Synopsis: Cat and Mouse is a narrative about a cat that tries to entice a mouse to come to him. The mouse is able to outsmart the much bigger cat. Year level(s): F Reading level: 3 Text type: Narrative
Curriculum link: Mathematics: Size, comparisons Content vocabulary: cat catch cook dance mouse paint ran ride run High frequency words: am and but can come I is little me no said to too will with you Key concepts: Size can impact on the way things are done. Reading strategies: Self-monitoring noticing errors Phonics: Identifying the /r/ sound as in run Paired text: Big Brothers Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Big Brothers / Cat and Mouse Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information:
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