About this text:Title:Spotty Sam Synopsis: On Sunday, Sam found a spot on his chest. Each day, new spots appeared and by Tuesday Sam got such a fright TEN red spots had come overnight! Follow Sam’s week as he battles the chickenpox and then gets better again. Year level: F Reading level: Pre K Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: The body Content vocabulary: cheek chest eyes hands itch knee neck sore spot/spotty High frequency words: a and be have I in on the to was Key concepts: Our body has different parts. When we are sick our body reacts in a certain way. Phonics: Identifying the /s/ sound as in Spotty Sam Phonemic awareness: Rhyming words as in hot/spot Paired titles: Nil Supporting material: Lesson Plan, The Body 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
