Behind the Scenes at the Zoo looks at how zoos are created. Interviews with a zoo nutritionist and a zoo veterinarian provide behind-the-scenes glimpses of the work some people at zoos do.

Year Level: 4

Reading Level: Q

Text Type: Report

Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences

Content vocabulary: architect aviary breeding programs browse captive captivity carcasses carnivores conservation enclosures endangered extinct/ion habitat herbivores livestock native nurse nursery nutritionist omnivores primates species surgery veterinarians wildlife

Key concepts: When creating a zoo, experts consider things such as appropriate habitats, safety, and protection of animals Running a zoo requires experts such as nutritionists and vets. Zoos have many functions, including educating visitors and breeding endangered animals.

Reading strategies: Asking questions about the information

Paired text: So Far from Home

Paired title ISBN: 9781761073069

Supporting material:  Lesson Plan - Behind the Scenes at the Zoo / So Far from Home (9781761073410)

Series: Flying Start to Literacy

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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.

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