The Baby Swans

The Baby SwansDiscover the enchanting world of 'The Baby Swans,' a beautifully illustrated children's narrative that captures the heartwarming tale of a pair of swans finding the ideal spot to build their nest. Ideal for young readers in year levels 1 and 2, this captivating story not only entertains but also educates about the significance of habitats, life cycles, and the importance of protecting nature. Follow the swans as they carefully lay their eggs and watch

Discover the enchanting world of 'The Baby Swans,' a beautifully illustrated children's narrative that captures the heartwarming tale of a pair of swans finding the ideal spot to build their nest. Ideal for young readers in year levels 1 and 2, this captivating story not only entertains but also educates about the significance of habitats, life cycles, and the importance of protecting nature. Follow the swans as they carefully lay their eggs and watch them hatch while being vigilant against potential threats from lurking foxes. With 24 pages of engaging content and a reading level of 18, this book is perfect for fostering early literacy skills.

The Baby Swans is part of the 'Flying Start to Literacy' series, which integrates narrative and informative texts designed to enhance reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Key educational concepts include understanding animal habitats and the interconnectedness of ecosystems. The book is rich in content vocabulary related to biological sciences, making it a great resource for both home and classroom settings.

Parents and educators can utilize lesson plans to support the teaching of critical concepts discussed in the book, such as protecting wetlands and nurturing wildlife.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742341156
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:The Baby Swans Synopsis:  The Baby Swans is a narrative about a pair of swans who find the perfect place to build a nest, lay their eggs and watch them hatch. But they must be careful to protect their new babies because a fox lies in wait in the bushes. Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 18 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  habitats, life cycles Content vocabulary: attack beak clean eggs feathers fox/es hatched nests protect reeds roots summer water water plants wetland wing winter High frequency words: Key concepts: An animal’s habitat has everything required to meet its needs. Reading strategies: Summarising the plot Phonics: Identifying the /aw/ sound in call, fall, tall Paired text: Cleaning Up Our Wetlands 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 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 le