Cleaning Up Our Wetlands

by Porter

Description About this text:Title:Cleaning Up Our Wetlands Synopsis:  Cleaning Up Our Wetland recounts the experiences of a group of students as they clean up their local wetland. Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 18 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  habitats, sustainability Content vocabulary: birds bushes clean ducks flowers frogs grasses habitat insects nest pelicans polluted reeds roots rubbish seeds shelter trees water water lilies water plants weeds wetland High frequency words: Key concepts: An animal's habitat has everything required to meet its needs. If a habitat becomes polluted, many animals and plants are affected. Reading strategies: Recognising the sequence of events in a recount Phonics: Identifying a making the /o/ sound as in swan Paired text: The Baby Swans Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Cleaning Up Our Wetlands / The Baby Swans 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