About this text:Title:Fantastic Bridges Synopsis: Fantastic Bridges tells about a range of different bridges throughout the world. Each bridge is fantastic in some way. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 13 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: The physical world Content vocabulary: boats bridges build cars concrete fantastic high land river steel trains tunnel vines water High frequency words: New: because down let over people these through Key concepts: Bridges go over land and water. Bridges make it easier to get from one place to another. There are different types of bridges. Reading strategies: Using the photographs and captions Phonics: Isolating initial, middle and end sounds in a word Paired text: Jack the Explorer Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Fantastic Bridges / Jack the Explorer 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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