The Mighty Murray

The Mighty Murray outlines the importance of the Murray-Darling River System for Indigenous Australian peoples, the environment and agriculture. Find out about this river system today and what we need to do to protect it. Year Level: 4 Reading Level: R Text Type: Report Curriculum link: Geography: The Earth's environment sustains all life Content vocabulary: bdote Cahokia cargo ceremonies channel course crops Dakota dams dredging fertile Gulf of Mexico Illinois Confederation irrigate Lake Itasca levees Mississippians navigate population resources sacred steamboat trade treaties watershed Key concepts: Rivers are a precious natural resource that are vital for the survival of people and animals. People use rivers for a range of purposes, and rivers must be protected. Reading strategies: Searching for information in a variety of graphics (photos, illustrations, captions, maps) Paired text: River Boy Paired title ISBN: 9781761073106 Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The Mighty Murray / River Boy (9781761073434) 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 .