The Blue Crane

About this text: Title:The Blue Crane Synopsis:  The Blue Crane is a story about a blue crane that arrives at a lake where some white cranes live. Despite many differences, the blue crane is eventually accepted by the white cranes. Year level(s):  1 2 Reading level: 12 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Relationships Content vocabulary: became best dance eating food friends games play High frequency words: New: away friend(s) into live(d) next want(ed) water Key concepts: Friends can be made in different ways. Friends have things in common. Friends have differences. Reading strategies: Using letter cues to decode Phonics: Identifying the vowel digraph ue as in blue Paired text: Making Friends Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Making Friends / The Blue Crane 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