About this text:Title:Big Squid and Little Squid Synopsis: Big Squid and Little Squid is a narrative about how squid can change colour to stay safe from predators. Year level(s): F 1 Reading level: 7 Text type: Narrative
Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences Living things Content vocabulary: Big Squid black fish green hide ink Little Squid plants playing red sea skin water yelled High frequency words: New: eat just were Key concepts: Squid have features and behaviour that enable them to live, grow and protect themselves. Predatorprey relationships are part of life Reading strategies: Using punctuation to support reading Phonics: Identifying the consonant digraph qu as in squid Paired text: Squid Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Squid / Big Squid and Little Squid 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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