Look at My Dog

About this text: Title: Look at My Dog Synopsis: Look at My Dog reports on the various feelings that dogs have, as identified by their owners. Year level(s): F Reading level: 2 Text type: Report Curriculum link: History: Personal and Family Histories. Health and Physical Education: Communicating and interacting for health and wellbeing Content vocabulary: happy excited surprised angry scared sad sleepy High frequency words: see my is Key concepts: Dogs have feelings. The way a dog looks gives us clues about what it is feeling Reading strategies: Using initial letters to confirm words Phonics: Hearing initial sounds in a word. Hearing and pronouncing the /s/ sound as in sad Paired text: A Day at the Zoo Supporting material: Vocab Starter - Feelings. Lesson Plan - A Day at the Zoo / Look at My Dog 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