About this text:Title:To the Rescue Synopsis: To the Rescue reports on different types of rescue workers and includes interviews that outline real rescue scenarios. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 17 Text type: Report/Interview Curriculum link: Science: People and the environment Content vocabulary: air tank bushfire dangerous flames firefighters flood helicopters hospital lives mask/s mountain rain rescue rescue basket save/saving siren smoke snow station storm trained/ing trapped weather wind workers High frequency words:
Key concepts: Rescue workers are trained to rescue people from dangerous situations. Rescue workers have specialied skills. Rescue workers know how to keep themselves and others safe. Reading strategies: Using an index to locate information Phonics: Identifying the /sh/ sound made by ti as in station Paired text: Super Sam Supporting material: Lesson Plan - To the Rescue / Super Sam 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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