About this text:Title:What Makes a Champion? Synopsis: What Makes a Champion? outlines the lives of four elite sportspeople. It shows how they overcame hurdles to become great champions Year level(s): 3 4 5 6 Reading level: Q Text type: Biographies Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Games and sport. Health and Physical Education: Mental health and well being Content vocabulary: agile ambitious athleticism champion coordinated determination disability discrimination flair mentors motivational persistence pioneer prodigy professional psychological resilience role model sacrifice self-motivation technique tournament High frequency words: Key concepts: Champion sportspeople have certain qualities that enable them to be the best. Some sportspeople face hurdles that they must overcome to become a champion Reading strategies: Comparing and contrasting the information in each chapter Phonics: Paired text: Swim Like a Fish Supporting material: Lesson Plan - What Makes a Champion? / Swim Like a Fish 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: 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. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a range of readers, including English language learners.Each pair of Student Books is supported by a Lesson Plan. These visually appealing resources are durable and easy-to-use. They integrate oral language, vocabulary development, fluency and comprehension, writing and phonics.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
