Outsiders!

Maya and Jumi live in a remote jungle and have no contact with the outside world. When they see “outsiders” approaching their village, they are afraid ... but also a little curious. When the “outsiders” come even closer, the tribe takes action to protect itself, and Jumi and Maya must help. Year Level: 4 Reading Level: S Text Type: Narrative Curriculum link: Language Arts: Literature Content vocabulary: Abstract nouns: adventure anticipation cultures excitement fear instincts secret traditions Verbs: backtracked fled flew flitted gathering inhaled lurking peered scanned sobbing sprinted squinted trek Adverbs: breathlessly desperately in silence instinctively quietly rapidly sharply sternly with relief Key concepts: Characters in a narrative can face dilemmas, such as whether they should keep a secret or not.A character’s thoughts and feelings can be shown through what they say and do. Reading strategies: Identifying a character’s thoughts and feelings by observing their actions and speech Paired text: Protecting the People of the Arrow Paired title ISBN: 9781761073137 Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Protecting the People of the Arrow / Outsiders (9781761073458) 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 .