Going Places

About this text: Title:Going Places Synopsis:  In Going Places a range of children go to places with different relatives. The book revisits vocabulary used in the books Hide and Seek and My Birthday Year level(s):  F Reading level: 2 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Geography. Health and physical education Content vocabulary: beach brother farm father grandma grandpa mother park pool school shop sister zoo High frequency words: I my the to went with Key concepts: People like to go to a range of places with their friends and family. At each place different activities are available. Reading strategies: Checking on oneself for reading cross checking for information Phonics: /p/ as in pool, park, grandpa Paired text: What Did You Do? Supporting material: Lesson Plan - What Did You Do? / Going Places, Places I Go Vocabulary Starter 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