Exploring Galapagos

About this text:Title:Exploring Galapagos Synopsis:  Syms is desperate for a promotion from servant to assistant of Charles Darwin. However, during a visit to the Galpagos Islands, his efforts to impress almost go too far. Year level(s): 3  4  5  6 Reading level: T Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Science and human endeavour. English: Literature  fictional diary Content vocabulary: arduous arid diverse isolated monumental rare remote unique volcanic acknowledged assume believe dawned decided feel know panic recognise reflect thought want wonder archipelago endemic equator historical figures lavatories marine iguanas officers ship’s surgeon voyage High frequency words: Key concepts: Fictional stories are sometimes based on factual events. Characters have a certain way of speaking and acting that reflects the story’s setting. Reading strategies: Identifying the historical facts within the text Phonics: Paired text: Discovering the Lost World Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Discovering the Lost World / Exploring Galapagos 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