About this text:Title:What Am I? Synopsis: This is an information puzzle book about a green frog, comparing its features and abilities to those of other animals. Year level(s): F Reading level: 6 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences features of living things. Science: Biological sciences growth and change Content vocabulary: bird dog duck eat four frog green insects jump legs rabbit spider swim High frequency words: a am and but can have here I like little looked not this was what when Key concepts: All living things have features and abilities that differentiate them from other living things Reading strategies: Searching using the information on the page to correct errors Phonics: Identifying the /o/ sound as in dog, not, frog Paired text: Tad Grows Up Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Tad Grows Up / What Am I? 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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