About this text:Title:Pirate Sam Synopsis: Pirate Sam is a narrative about a pirate who follows clues on a map to search for treasure. Year level(s): F Reading level: 4 Text type: Narrative (fantasy) Curriculum link: Mathematics: Measurement and geometry location Content vocabulary: across blue box bridge green Jill jumped one orange over pups red sandpit steps Tess two High frequency words: a and big down for go in is look/ed said saw the there this they to was went you Key concepts: A map can be used to find places or things. Language of location can be used to describe the position of an object. Reading strategies: Self-monitoring checking that what you have read makes sense. Phonics: Identifying the /y/ sound as in yellow Paired text: The Big Box Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The Big Box / Pirate Sam 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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