Motorcycles

About this text: Title:Motorcycles Synopsis:  Motorcycles discusses how motorcycles are used for work, sport and entertainent. It also looks at motorcycle safety. Year level(s):  1 2 Reading level: 15 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Technology: Design and technologies Content vocabulary: Ball of Death boots farmers gloves helmet hill climb jacket jump/s motoball motorcycle/s police race ramp roads sports stunts track trapeze turn/s work High frequency words: Key concepts: Motorcycles can do things that cars cannot. Motorcycles are used for work, sport and entertainment. Motorcycle riders wear certain types of clothing for safety Reading strategies: Asking questions Phonics: Identifying the /oi/ sound as in points Paired text: A New Job For Stan Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Motorcycles / A New Job For Stan 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