Spiders

About this text:Title:Spiders Synopsis:  This book is a report about the characteristics and behaviours of spiders. Year level(s): F Reading level: 6 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  features of living things Content vocabulary: big black catch eat/s eight green hand insects jumps legs pin red silk spider/s spin top trap web/s High frequency words: a all and are as can have is it little lots make/s of on some the them there they this to with your Key concepts: Spiders are animals with eight legs. Some spiders make webs and all spiders eat insects. Cooperation enables the achievement of things that could not be done alone. Reading strategies: Searching  using information on the page to correct errors Phonics: Blended sounds: /sp/ as in spider, spin Paired text: A Good Trap Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Spiders / A Good Trap 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