About this text:Title:The King of Waste Synopsis: In The King of Waste, Estelle goes to live at the Royal Palace and is shocked by the amount of food that is wasted. Meanwhile her own family is starving. She comes up with a plan to share the food more evenly. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 26 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: History: The past in the present Content vocabulary: adopt creations France marble pheasant portions royal palace wheat High frequency words: Key concepts: A lot of usable food is wasted. Some people use food that would have been wasted to feed people in need. Reading strategies: Identifying characters’ feelings and motives Phonics: Exploring the prefix re as in recycle, research Paired text: Food Rescue Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Food Rescue / The King of Waste 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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