What's at the Beach?

About this text: Title:What's at the Beach? Synopsis:  In this book, a young girl looks for the many things that can be found at the beach Year level(s):  F Reading level: 1 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Being healthy, safe and active Content vocabulary: spade bucket sandcastle waves shell crab umbrella High frequency words: can see the you Key concepts: Certain living and non-living things belong at the beach. Sometime people bring things with them when they visit the beach Reading strategies: Matching one printed word to each word read Phonics: Hearing and pronouncing the /b/ sound as in bucket. Counting the syllables in a word Paired text: A Day at the Beach Supporting material: Vocab Starter - At the Beach. Lesson Plan - A Day at the Beach/What's at the Beach? 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