About this text:Title:The Playground Synopsis: The Playground is about a range of different children who describe what they like to play on when they go to the playground. Year level(s): F Reading level: 2 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: History: Personal and family histories. Health and physical education Content vocabulary: bars bridge play ropes slide swing tree High frequency words: like on the to we Key concepts: Playgrounds are community places that many children like to visit. Play is an important activity for children. Reading strategies: Using pictures to decode the text Phonics: Identifying the /r/ sound as in ropes Paired text: Look at Me Play Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Look at Me / The Playground, Playground Vocabulary Starter 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 Digital sample pages: can be viewed at 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