Grandpa's Car

About this text: Title: Grandpa's Car Synopsis: This narrative is about how a girl’s grandpa gets her to school by converting his vehicle. Year level(s): F Reading level: 6 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Technology: Design technologies Content vocabulary: boat bridge car Grandpa/’s over school truck water High frequency words: a came can can’t get go got had his I in into is it it’s lots my now of out said saw so the then there this to was we went what’s will your Key concepts: Vehicles are designed to move on certain surfaces. Different types of vehicles move on different types of surfaces. Reading strategies: Self-correcting independently Phonics: Identifying the /x/ sound in words as in fix Paired text: On the Move Supporting material: Lesson Plan - On the Move / Grandpa's Car 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