A Bear Called Trouble

About this text:Title:A Bear Called Trouble Synopsis:  A Bear Called Trouble is a narrative about a family who  attends a fancy dress party at the North Pole. Dad’s  polar bear costume is so good that a ranger mistakes  him for a real bear and shoots him with a tranquilliser  dart. Poor Dad sleeps right through the party! Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 19 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things, behaviour Content vocabulary: explore flippers growl North Pole polar bear rangers seals tranquilliser  tranquilliser dart wild High frequency words: Key concepts: Polar bears have adaptations that enable them to survive in their environment. Polar bears are losing their habitat and this has an impact on humans. Reading strategies: Identifying where the story takes place Phonics: Identifying ou making the /u/ sound as in trouble Paired text: Polar Bears Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Polar Bears / A Bear called Trouble 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