Author(s): Mary-Anne Creasy

Children's Books

About this text:Title:Sally's Beach Rescue Synopsis:  In Sally’s Beach Rescue, Sally and Grandma go to the beach for a swim. Instead, they help to save a boy who has gotten into trouble in the water. Year level(s): F  1 Reading level: 9 Text type: Narrative   Curriculum link: Health: Safety Content vocabulary: beach flags help keep safe swim/swimming tell water waves High frequency words: New: if into looked people played where Key concepts: There are dangers at the beach. To stay safe when swimming, people need to follow safety procedures. Reading strategies: Cross-checking using meaning: Does that make sense? Phonics: Isolating the medial sound /i/ in one-syllable words  such as swim Paired text: Keep Safe at the Beach Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Keep Safe at the Beach / Sally's Beach Rescue 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