About this text:Title:My Dog Rags Synopsis: My Dog Rags innovates on the traditional rhyme with the same name. Using rhyming verse, this story introduces rich, descriptive verbs. Rags really is the funniest dog you’ll ever meet! Year level: F Reading level: Pre K Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological Sciences Living things Content vocabulary: dig eat flip flop gobbles gulps pants puffs run sleep slops slurps sniff swim wig wags zig zag High frequency words: a and at have he his I in is of that the to Key concepts: Animals use different actions to do things. Dogs are pets that need food, water, exercise and sleep. Phonics: Identifying the /l/ sound as in love Phonemic awareness: Rhyming words as in eat/meat, slops/stops, run/fun, trees/bees Paired titles: Nil Supporting material: Lesson Plan, Doing Things Vocabulary Starter 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-sampleSeries 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. 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
