About this text:Title:Gabby’s Fast Ride Synopsis: Gabby’s Fast Ride is a narrative about the day Gabby goes on a bike ride. Gabby is a real daredevil when she rides her bike, and despite several warnings, she will not slow down. Her bike ride ends in a bad crash. Luckily Gabby is safe, thanks to her new, safer bike helmet. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 21 Text type: Narrative
Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Safety Content vocabulary: bike track cones crash/ed foam handlebars safe skidded swerved wheels High frequency words: Key concepts: Some inventions help to keep us safe. Reading strategies: Making inferences about a character’s actions Phonics: Identifying aigh making the long /a/ sound as in straight Paired text: I Am an Inventor Supporting material: Lesson Plan - I Am an Inventor / Gabby’s Fast Ride 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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