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About this text:Title:Cleaning Up Our Wetlands Synopsis: Cleaning Up Our Wetland recounts the experiences of a group of students as they clean up their local wetland. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 18 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences habitats, sustainability Content vocabulary: birds bushes clean ducks flowers frogs grasses habitat insects nest pelicans polluted reeds roots rubbish seeds shelter trees water water lilies water plants weeds wetland High frequency words: Key concepts: An animal's habitat has everything required to meet its needs. If a habitat becomes polluted, many animals and plants are affected. Reading strategies: Recognising the sequence of events in a recount Phonics: Identifying a making the /o/ sound as in swan Paired text: The Baby Swans 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 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