Author(s): Hannah Reed

Children's Books

About this text:Title:Animals That Need Mud Synopsis:  Animals That Need Mud explains why some animals need mud and how they use it. Year level(s): F  1 Reading level: 10 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things, basic needs Content vocabulary: animals catch cold crab dig/s dust eggs elephant frog hides hippopotamus hole hot mud nest pig skin sun water wet High frequency words: New: eat/s from many or Key concepts: Some animals need mud to have healthy lives. Reading strategies: Reading labels to get information Phonics: Hearing syllables in words as in hipp/o/pot/a/mus Paired text: Mud, Mud, Mud! Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Animals That Need Mud / Mud, Mud, Mud! 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