Our Spot

About this text: Title: Our Spot Synopsis: Our Spot is a factual recount that discusses what happens when two groups of children want to play in the same spot. Year level(s): F 1 Reading level: 8 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Health and physical education: Being healthy, safe and active Content vocabulary: bags blue bricks bulldozer catch cleaned dug father fix hole land mother paint/ed plants play/ed red rubbish shop skate stones swept High frequency words: New: be day good her know long new one very were worked Key concepts: Many children have a spot where they like to play. Reading strategies: Self-monitoring when an error is made Phonics: Identifying the a-e vowel digraph as in safe, came Paired text: Where Can We Play? Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Where Can We Play? / Our Spot 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