Meerkats at Work

About this text: Title: Meerkats at Work Synopsis: Meerkats at Work reports on how meerkats live together in a mob and help each other to find food, stay safe and look after the young. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 21 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences Living things Content vocabulary: Africa bolthole burrows desert groom guard duty hunting invaders jackal mammals meerkats mobs predators pups scorpions territory High frequency words: Key concepts: Meerkats live in groups called mobs. Living in a mob helps the meerkats to find food, protect themselves and look after their young. All meerkats in a mob help with the work. Individuals have different skills that can help a group. Reading strategies: Self-correcting to maintain meaning Phonics: Identifying the soft and hard sounds of the letter g Paired text: Anwar, The Very Bright Meerkat Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Meerkats at Work / Anwar, The Very Bright Meerkat 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