About this text:Title:The Baby Swans Synopsis: The Baby Swans is a narrative about a pair of swans who find the perfect place to build a nest, lay their eggs and watch them hatch. But they must be careful to protect their new babies because a fox lies in wait in the bushes. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 18 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences habitats, life cycles Content vocabulary: attack beak clean eggs feathers fox/es hatched nests protect reeds roots summer water water plants wetland wing winter High frequency words:
Key concepts: An animal’s habitat has everything required to meet its needs. Reading strategies: Summarising the plot Phonics: Identifying the /aw/ sound in call, fall, tall Paired text: Cleaning Up Our Wetlands Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Cleaning Up Our Wetlands / The Baby Swans 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:
Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a range of readers, including English language learners.Each pair of Student Books is supported by a Lesson Plan. These visually appealing resources are durable and easy-to-use. They integrate oral language, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension, writing and phonics.Reading strategies, phonics and phonemic awareness and repetition of high-frequency words are all developed through this series, enhancing the reader’s fluency and comprehension. With an array of engaging titles to choose from, readers will laugh, explore and share in the adventure whilst learning and expanding their vocabulary.Flying Start to Literacy resources are suitable for use as part of an early intervention program and provide effective support for English language learners.This series is supported by a wealth of teacher resources, which can be obtained by visiting www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au
