Ocean Rescue
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Ocean Rescue
ISBN: |
9781761073168 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Published: |
9 Aug 2021 |
Availability: |
515
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$10.95 AUD
$12.95 NZD
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Nervous and fearful, Joe is on a sailing holiday with his grandpa and siblings. As they head home, a storm damages their boat and navigation system. Faced with danger, Joe has to overcome his fears to help his family survive.
Year Level: 4
Reading Level: S
Text Type: Narrative
Curriculum link: Science: Earth and Space science / Science: The use and influence of science
Content vocabulary: Verbs: abandon climbed flopped haul ploughed surfaced transmitted wound yanked Nouns (abstract): direction excitement happiness misery problem signal Nouns (concrete): beacon cabin channel coral reefs deck GPS navigation system keel life raft ocean satellite snorkel wrecks
Key concepts: GPS navigational systems use satellites positioned in space. Characters can change and develop from the beginning to the end of a story. Overcoming a fear can be difficult, especially when presented with a life-threatening challenge.
Reading strategies: Identifying how a character changes from the beginning of a story to the end
Paired text: Exploring Space
Paired title ISBN: 9781761073151
Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Exploring Space / Ocean Rescue (9781761073465)
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.
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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.
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