A Home For Turtle

About this text:Title:A Home For Turtle Synopsis:  A boy finds a home for a turtle, ensuring that it has all the things the turtle needs. Year level(s): F Reading level: 6 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: best Dad day eat insect jumped log one park pet pond sat snap spot sun swam swim turtle water High frequency words: a an and can do for go got have I in into is it let let’s must no not on said saw so the then this to we went Key concepts: Turtles live in a habitat that has the things they need to live. Reading strategies: Cross-checking the picture with what makes sense Phonics: Identifying the /p/ sound in initial, middle and final positions as in park, spot and snap Paired text: Turtles Supporting material: Lesson Plan - A Home For Turtle / Turtles 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