Author(s): Kerrie Shanahan

Children's Books

About this text:Title:Father Ostrich and the New Chicks Synopsis:  In Father Ostrich and the New Chicks, Father Ostrich believes he is looking after his baby chicks well, but he doesn’t notice danger lurking behind the trees. Year level(s): F  1 Reading level: 10 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: chicks dry eggs eyes face father legs long mother nose ostrich peck run teeth trees High frequency words: New: after eat just new our Key concepts: Ostrich chicks hatch from eggs. In the wild, it is mainly the father ostrich that looks after the chicks. Reading strategies: Using picture cues to confirm Phonics: Identifying the long /e/ sound as in eat, feed, teeth Paired text: Looking After Ostriches Chicks Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Looking After Ostriches Chicks / Father Ostrich and the New Chicks 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