When Mitchell discovers that his local woodland park is going to be knocked down, he is devastated. Things appear hopeless until an endangered bird sees Mitchell thrust into the limelight, and become an unlikely leader.Year Level: 5Reading Level: UText Type: NarrativeCurriculum link: Civics: Roles and responsibilitiesContent vocabulary: Literary adverbs: breathlessly briskly despondently glumly numbly; Figurative language: painted a brave smile on my face butterflies raced around in my stomach Mum was a tornado Dad was a still summer’s day; Verbs (saying): asked beamed bellowed commanded continued yelledKey concepts: Characters can change and develop throughout a narrative. The way a character reacts to challenges can reveal information about that character’s personal qualities.Reading strategies: Linking character development to events in the plotPaired text: Leading the WayPaired title ISBN: 9781761073212Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Leading the Way / An Unlikely Leader (9781761073496)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative 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/contactDigital 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.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.
