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About this text:Title:What Do Plants Need? Synopsis: What Do Plants Need? has two experiments that test what plants need to grow. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 14 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: bean experiments flowers grew grow leaves plant/s roots seed seedling sunlight water High frequency words: New: could does need now Key concepts: Plants have needs. Plants need water to grow. Plants need sunlight to grow. Reading strategies: Recognising and using knowledge of text structure Phonics: Breaking words into syllables Paired text: The Great Pumpkin Growing Contest Supporting material: Lesson Plan - What Do Plants Need? / The Great Pumpkin Growing Contest 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 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 ex