About this text:Title:Animal Smells Synopsis: Animal Smells explains why some animals use smells: to protect themselves, to mark their territory or to find a mate. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 15 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Living things animal behaviour Content vocabulary: alive attract enemy’s female foxes goats hunting ground hyenas liquid male mate musk oxen polecat protect skunks smells spraying stink bug Tasmanian devils territory turkey vultures vomits High frequency words:
Key concepts: Animal behaviours are related to their survival. Animals use smells to mark territory, to find a mate or to protect themselves. Reading strategies: Using chapter headings and photographs to predict Phonics: Identifying the schwa sound in the unstressed syllables in devils, eaten, hyenas and protection Paired text: Angus Cleans Up Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Animal Smells / Angus Cleans Up 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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