About this text:Title:The Skipping Team Synopsis: The Skipping Team is a recount about how a girl worked hard to get fit to become a member of the skipping team. Year level(s): F 1 Reading level: 9 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Being healthy, safe and active Content vocabulary: coach fit fun jump/ed kids mistakes mother rest ropes school team trick/s two week High frequency words: New: after again any be before day good just one very would Key concepts: Persistence enables achievements that would be unlikely otherwise. There are many activities that promote fitness. Reading strategies: Using the photographs to support meaning Phonics: Identifying the long /i/ sound (ie) as in line, time Paired text: The Fun Run Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The Skipping Team / The Fun Run 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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