First-time Visitors

About this text:Title:First-time Visitors Synopsis:  First-time Visitors reports on the first expeditions to reach remote places such as the South Pole, Mount Everest and the moon. Year level(s): 3  4  5  6 Reading level: R Text type: Report Curriculum link: Geography: Factors that shape the human and environmental characteristics of a place Content vocabulary: altitude sickness atmosphere avalanche bathyscaphe cosmonaut expedition exploration frostbite glacier gravity hypothermia motorised mountaineer navigate plateau solar winds space mission stratosphere summit uninhabitable High frequency words: Key concepts: Some places are difficult and dangerous to visit. Some people risk their lives to be the first to visit remote, hard-to-reach places. Reading strategies: Making inferences about the information Phonics: Paired text: Odysseus and the Cyclops Supporting material: Lesson Plan - First-time Visitors / Odysseus and the Cyclops 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