Flying Start To Literacy Level 10: Looking After Ostriches Chicks

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About this text:Title:Looking After Ostriches Chicks Synopsis:  Looking After Ostrich Chicks explains how ostriches and their eggs are looked after on an ostrich farm. Year level(s): F  1 Reading level: 10 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: chicks drink dry eggs farm nests ostrich pecks run safe High frequency words: New: after eat give new our Key concepts: Ostrich chicks hatch from eggs. Ostriches can be farmed. Ostrich eggs and chicks need specialised care on an ostrich farm. Reading strategies: Self-monitoring Phonics: IIdentifying and locating the /ch/ digraph as in ostrich, chick, each Paired text: Father Ostrich and the New 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