The Crocodile and the Plover

About this text: Title: The Crocodile and the Plover Synopsis: This traditional tale gives an explanation as to why people once thought that crocodiles and plovers had a friendly relationship. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 20 Text type: Narrative traditional tale Curriculum link: English: Literature myths and legends Content vocabulary: crocodile drought egg egg tooth hatched nest plover protect High frequency words: Key concepts: Traditional tales give explanations about why things are a certain way Reading strategies: Decoding multisyllabic words Phonics: Identifying ’o’ making the short /u/ sound as in plover Paired text: A Long Day on the River Supporting material: Lesson Plan - A Long Day on the River / The Crocodile and the Plover 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