The Great Pumpkin Growing Contest

About this text: Title: The Great Pumpkin Growing Contest Synopsis: Three brothers enter the King’s pumpkin-growing contest, but only the smallest brother works hard to try to win the gold. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 14 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: English: Traditional stories Content vocabulary: biggest brother gold grew grow hole middle plant/s pumpkin seed water weeds High frequency words: New: loved now smallest try Key concepts: Plants need water to grow. Some plants need to be looked after so they will grow. Reading strategies: Making text-to-text connections (link to traditional tale) Phonics: Identifying the long /e/ sound (ee as in seed, ea as in each) Paired text: What Do Plants Need? Supporting material: Lesson Plan - What Do Plants Need? / The Great Pumpkin Growing Contest 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