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OXFORD READING FOR COMPREHENSION
illustrated by Beth Hughes
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Phonics Say these sounds
j v w x
High-frequency words
This is a common high-frequency word that you will encounter in this book:
will
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise these words before reading:
relax eggs
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Finn Fits In
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Relax and it will go well.
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Bags go in the back.
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I am Van!
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It is the bell.
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Van picks up six eggs! SAMPLEPAGES
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I fix up lots of pets.
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It is wet.
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Fill in the gaps.
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I will fill it in!
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. Where do you think this story is taking place? What does the title tell us about what might happen in the story?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: How do you think Finn is feeling? How do you know?
• Page 5: Why do you think the author put this text in a speech bubble?
• Page 9: Point to the word that tells you how many eggs Van picked up.
• Page 12: What’s the opposite of wet?
• Page 15: What do you think Finn will do next?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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© Oxford University Press 2023
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First published 2023
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2 Oxford Reading Level Will Finn fit in? Fully decodable Fiction Letters and Sounds: Phase 3, Set 6 Phonics focus: j, v, w, x HFWs: will HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES visit us at oup.com.au or contact customer support at oup.com.au/help SAMPLEPAGES No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
In a Box
by Janine Scott
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Phonics Say these sounds
j v w x
High-frequency words
This is a common high-frequency word that you will encounter in this book:
will
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise this word before reading:
rabbit
Words from the Oxford Wordlist appear in Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover. For teacher support and guidance on using the Oxford Wordlist with this series, visit the series section on Oxford Owl.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
Oxford University Press acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we create and share our learning resources. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners as the original storytellers, teachers and students of this land we call Australia. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, for the ways in which they have enabled the teachings of their rich cultures and knowledge systems to be shared for millennia.
Warning to First Nations Australians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may include images or names of people now deceased.
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Jess is in the van.
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Mum puts it on top.
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I am in a box!
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Jon taps the bell. SAMPLEPAGES
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Jax gets the rabbit. SAMPLEPAGES
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Max and Viv at the top.
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Mum and Dad get Wags.
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Mum and I go back in.
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am at the top!
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. Why do you think the book is called In a Box? What might the family be doing with these boxes?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: What’s the opposite of ‘up’?
• Page 5: Point to the punctuation mark on this page. What does it tell you about the way the character is talking?
• Page 8: Who gets the rabbit?
• Page 10: Where are Max and Viv at the top of?
• Page 12: What happens after Mum and Dad get Wags?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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Published in Australia by Oxford University Press
Level 8, 737 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008, Australia
© Oxford University Press 2023
The moral rights of the author have been asserted
First published 2023
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly permitted by law, by licence, or under terms agreed with the reprographics rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press, at the address above.
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Sid Can Yell
by Holly Harper illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
READING FOR COMPREHENSION
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OXFORD
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Phonics Say these sounds y z zz qu
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
he she
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise this word before reading:
Words from the Oxford Wordlist appear in Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover. For teacher support and guidance on using the Oxford Wordlist with this series, visit the series section on Oxford Owl.
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www.oxfordowl.com.au
Acknowledgement of Country
Oxford University Press acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we create and share our learning resources. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners as the original storytellers, teachers and students of this land we call Australia. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, for the ways in which they have enabled the teachings of their rich cultures and knowledge systems to be shared for millennia.
quick
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Zak
Jazz run a lap.
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Sid huffs and puffs. He is hot.
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Yuck!
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Sid has quit in a huff.
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A fox is in the box.
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Sid can yell.
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Go, Sam!
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Sam will not quit yet.
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Sid is in the mud!
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Zak
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jogs. Jazz jogs.
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Sid is hot. He is red.
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Jazz is quick. She wins!
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Sid wins as well. Go, Sid!
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. Where do you think this book is set? What do you think the children will be doing in this book?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: Why do you think Sid huffs and puffs?
• Page 5: What other word or words could be used for ‘quit’?
• Page 8: Which two words are used to describe what Sid can do?
• Page 11: Why do you think the author used an exclamation mark on this page?
• Page 15: What happens after Sid wins?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education by publishing worldwide. Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries.
Published in Australia by Oxford University Press
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© Oxford University Press 2023
The moral rights of the author/s have been asserted.
First published 2023
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ISBN 9780190339647
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Illustrations by Sofia Cardoso
Designed by Lisa Howard in collaboration with Oxford University Press Printed in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd
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2 Oxford Reading Level Can Sid win as well? Fully decodable Fiction Letters and Sounds: Phase 3, Set 7 Phonics focus: y, z, zz, qu HFWs: he, she SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING visit us at oup.com.au or contact customer support at oup.com.au/help SAMPLEPAGES No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
Pack Up and Go
by Sascha GoddardSAMPLEPAGES
OXFORD READING FOR COMPREHENSION
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Phonics Say these sounds y z zz qu
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
he she
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise this word before reading:
liquid
Words from the Oxford Wordlist appear in Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover For teacher support and guidance on using the Oxford Wordlist with this series, visit the series section on Oxford Owl.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
Oxford University Press acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we create and share our learning resources. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners as the original storytellers, teachers and students of this land we call Australia. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, for the ways in which they have enabled the teachings of their rich cultures and knowledge systems to be shared for millennia.
Warning to First Nations Australians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may include images or names of people now deceased.
No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
Pack Up and Go
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by Sascha Goddard
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He packs a bag. He zips it up.
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She ticks the boxes.
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He puts a box into the van.
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Zig is quick to get in. He yaps.
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He puts the pegs in.
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He fills up the pot.
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She tells Mum to sit back.
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She mixes in the liquid.
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She gets the bugs off. No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
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Yan did well. He
him on the back.
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He tells Zeb it is his go.
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She gets the mud off. No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
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She fills up his cup.
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. What activity do you think the people in this book might be doing? What do you think you will learn about in this book?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: Why do you think the girl is checking her list?
• Page 5: What is Zig doing?
• Page 9: What’s another word for ‘liquid’?
• Page 12: Looking at this page, what do you think the author wants you to know about camping? How do you know?
• Page 15: What could be another good title for this book?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education by publishing worldwide. Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries.
Published in Australia by Oxford University Press
Level 8, 737 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008, Australia.
© Oxford University Press 2023
The moral rights of the author have been asserted.
First published 2023
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly permitted by law, by licence, or under terms agreed with the reprographics rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press, at the address above.
You must not circulate this work in any other form and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer.
ISBN 9780190339661
Designed by Ruth Comey in collaboration with Oxford University Press
Printed in China by Leo Paper Products Ltd
Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand is committed to sourcing paper responsibly.
Acknowledgements
The publishers would like to thank the following for the permission to reproduce photographs:
Cultura Creative RF / Alamy Stock Photo, Cover, oliveromg/Shutterstock, Cover; Mark Bowden/123RF, p.1; myboys.me/Shutterstock, p.2, p.16 top left; Sorapop Udomsri/Shutterstock, p.3; MBI / Alamy Stock Photo, p.4, p.16 top right; Mirko Maier/Shutterstock, p.5; Kasper Ravlo/123RF, p.6, p.16 bottom left; Aleksey Matrenin/Shutterstock, p.7; Mark Bowden/123RF, p.8; Sasi Ponchaisang/123RF, p.9, p.16 bottom right; encierro/Shutterstock, p.10; Enna8982/Shutterstock, p.11; Ground Picture/Shutterstock, p.12; gpointstudio/Shutterstock, p.13; Lia_Russy/Shutterstock, p.14; LightField Studios/Shutterstock, p.15; liu yangjun/Shutterstock, Back cover
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2 Oxford Reading Level Fully decodable Non-fiction Letters and Sounds: Phase 3, Set 7 Phonics focus: y, z, zz, qu HFWs: he, she SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING visit us at oup.com.au or contact customer support at oup.com.au/help Pack a bag and go. SAMPLEPAGES No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
Dim Sum Dishes
by Julie Ellis
illustrated by Ruth Bennett
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Phonics
Say these sounds
ch sh th ng nk
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
that this then them with we me be push
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise these words before reading:
shall dishes pushes
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Dim Sum Dishes
by Julie Ellis
illustrated by Ruth Bennett
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This will be dim sum. Shall we fill them? SAMPLEPAGES
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Fill them with this.
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It is mush!
Dip it in with me.
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It is long and thin. I will fix it.
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Not with jam!
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I will get pink jam, then.
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Put that egg on top, Kim. SAMPLEPAGES
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Kim did it well. I did it!
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10 ring Check the buns.
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Such big buns!
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A lot of dishes!
Yum, yum!
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Min pushes the dish to Kim. Thanks! SAMPLEPAGES
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This is a lot of mess.
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front inside cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. What type of foods do you think the children could be cooking in the kitchen? Have you eaten dim sum before?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 2: What do you think the child is talking about when they ask, ‘Shall we fill them?’
• Page 5: What is another word for ‘thin’?
• Page 9: Who did well at putting egg on the top?
• Page 12: How has the author let us know what the adult is thinking on this page?
• Page 15: What could be another good title for this story?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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2 Oxford Reading Level
Fully decodable Fiction
Letters and Sounds: Phase 3
Phonics focus: ch, sh, th, ng, nk
HFWs: that, this, then, them, with, we, me, be, push
Such a lot of dishes!
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Phonics
Say these sounds
ch sh th ng nk
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
that this then them with we be push
Developing vocabulary
This book contains new vocabulary that students may not have encountered previously. If students stumble on a word, encourage students to say and blend the letter sounds – helping them if necessary. Practise these words before reading:
tank shock
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Words from the Oxford Wordlist appear in Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover. For teacher support and guidance on using the Oxford Wordlist with this series, visit the series section on Oxford Owl.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
Acknowledgement of Country
Oxford University Press acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which we create and share our learning resources. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners as the original storytellers, teachers and students of this land we call Australia. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, for the ways in which they have enabled the teachings of their rich cultures and knowledge systems to be shared for millennia.
Warning to First Nations Australians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may include images or names of people now deceased.
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by Gemma Ridgway-Faye
Dip and Dash SAMPLEPAGES
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This is Mum with lots of fish.
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go with Mum to the fish tank.
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The red fish dip and dash.
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This fish is long. That fish is pink.
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gill
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fish sink and then rush up.
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This
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shell
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The long fin is on top.
fin 8
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This fish is quick.
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net
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Can this be a rock? No! shell
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We push a rock. We get a shock.
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We will not net them.
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The sun has set. We go back.
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I had such fun, Mum!
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Comprehension
Before reading
• Use the Phonics information on the inside front cover of the book to make sure students are comfortable with some of the sounds and high-frequency words that will appear in this book.
• Look at the front and back cover of the book. Ask students what they think the book might be about. What do you think you will learn about in this book? What other living things do you think could be found in a place like this?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 2: Who do you think is telling this story? How do you know?
• Page 5: What other word could you use to describe the long fish?
• Page 8: What is on top of the shark on this page?
• Page 13: What do you think the author thinks about catching starfish? Why do you think this?
• Page 15: Retell the main events in the character’s trip to the rocks with their mum.
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to retell the story/talk about the main ideas in the book.
After reading
Visit the Oxford Reading for Comprehension Discover series section on Oxford Owl for access to:
• a Phonics and Comprehension Activity Sheet for this title
• Phonics and Comprehension teaching notes for this title, including a practical After Reading activity.
www.oxfordowl.com.au
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Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education by publishing worldwide. Oxford is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries.
Published in Australia by Oxford University Press
Level 8, 737 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008, Australia.
© Oxford University Press 2023
The moral rights of the author have been asserted.
First published 2023
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, or as expressly permitted by law, by licence, or under terms agreed with the reprographics rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press, at the address above.
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