Designed for Speed

About this text: Title: Designed for Speed Synopsis: Designed for Speed explains why sailfish, cheetahs and peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in water, on land and in the air. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 22 Text type: Explanation Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences Living things Content vocabulary: bill body shape cheetah communicate designed direction dive energy hunt muscles peregrine falcon prey sailfish school sight sleek speed stretch High frequency words: Key concepts: Some animals can move very fast. Fast animals have features that facilitate their quick movement. Reading strategies: Decoding multisyllabic words Phonics: Identifying the long /e/ sound represented in words such as speed, reach Paired text: The Sleeping Prince Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Designed for Speed / The Sleeping Prince 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