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About this text:Title:How Moose Learned Synopsis: This tale tells how Moose becomes a swimmer quite by accident. When the catfish attack Moose, he must swim to get away. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 17 Text type: Narrative Traditional tale Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences Living things, habitat Content vocabulary: attack catfish forest graze ice moose snow spikes summer water plants winter High frequency words: Key concepts: Moose are good swimmers. Traditional tales give explanations about why things are as they are. Moose are able to survive in a harsh, cold environment. Reading strategies: Summarising the plot Phonics: Decoding suffixes such as ful, er and ed Paired text: Surviving in the Frozen Forest Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Surviving in the Frozen Forest / How Moose Learned 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 engagi