Hummingbirds

About this text:Title:Hummingbirds Synopsis:  Hummingbirds reports on how hummingbirds fly, how they get their food and how they look after their young. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 23 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things. Science: People and the environment Content vocabulary: bills bloom bodies chicks direction energy feathers flap hover hummingbirds mate nectar ruby-throated hummingbird territory wings High frequency words: Key concepts: Hummingbirds are the smallest birds and the only ones that can hover. Hummingbirds have body parts that help them to get the food they need to survive. Some hummingbirds travel long distances to find food. Reading strategies: Making connections Phonics: Identifying common and uncommon ways to represent  the short /e/ sound Paired text: The Kiss of the Hummingbird's Wing Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Hummingbirds / The Kiss of the Hummingbird's Wing 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