This Is Us
by Carmel Reilly illustrated by Tom Jellett
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Phonics Say these sounds
ee igh oa
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
see was
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:
jackets raincoats nightlight
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Ada got a big pad.
She sat on the back deck.
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Kezz had a peek at the pad.
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This is us!
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This is us in a rocket.
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Well, I wish I had a rocket.
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This is us in a boat.
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That is a big boat.
I will add jackets.
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raincoats.
We need
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coats.
Then this is us at night.
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We cannot see! We need a nightlight.
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I will add lights.
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I cannot see Ted.
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Will Ada put Ted in?
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I see him!
Ted is in it!
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That tail belongs to Ted! SAMPLEPAGES
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Ted was in the box!
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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. Who do you think the characters on the front cover might be? What do you think is in the girl’s picture?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 4: Who is in the rocket?
• Page 8: Point to the exclamation mark on this page. Why do you think the author chose to use an exclamation mark here?
• Page 9: Why do you think Dad is asking Ada to add raincoats to the drawing?
• Page 11: What’s a ‘nightlight’?
• Page 13: What does Kezz do after peeking at the drawing?
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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We Can Sing
by Cameron Macintosh
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Phonics Say these sounds
ee igh oa
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
see was
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:
singing
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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.
ai
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We can sing. We can hum and wail. SAMPLEPAGES
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Singing is lots of fun.
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I can sing high.
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He taps with his feet.
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I can sing rock songs. I put on a wig.
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I wail and yell. Dad moans at the singing.
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I sing jazz songs. I hum and wail. SAMPLEPAGES
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I tap with a heel.
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I sing rap songs.
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He sings with the light on.
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That was a fun song. It was long. SAMPLEPAGES
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I sing with Lee, Will and Hom. SAMPLEPAGES
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See us sing. Gail is the coach. SAMPLEPAGES
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I might sing a song with Mum. SAMPLEPAGES
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We can sing. It is such fun to sing.
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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 might learn about in this book? When do people sing?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 4: What are the children holding in this photo?
• Page 7: What happens after the child wails and yells?
• Page 8: What is another word the author could have used instead of ‘wail’?
• Page 11: Looking at this picture, how do you think the author wants you to feel about music?
• Page 13: What do you think Gail is doing on this page? How do you know?
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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It is fun to sing.
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Phonics
Say these sounds
oo oo ar or ur
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
look for too my you
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:
target record shards
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.
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by Holly Harper
illustrated by Alex Patrick
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Dal has the ball. Can you sink it in? My turn!
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Raf shoots for the hoop.
Good shot, Raf!
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Tooba hits the target.
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Too hard!
The dart is on the roof.
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Marc zooms up the yard. Can you kick it?
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My turn!
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Dal taps it with his foot.
Good job, Dal!
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On the porch, Raf turns a hoop. Can you loop it?
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Tooba sets a record!
My turn!
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That was much too hard.
thud boom
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Look at this mess. This is not good at all.
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Pick up the shards. Pack up the darts.
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Put the hoop back. Curl the net up tight.
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The yard looks good.
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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 kind of activities involve taking turns? What games do you play with your friends?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: How do you think the characters are feeling and why?
• Page 6: What is another word for ‘zooms’?
• Page 8: What kind of sports equipment are the characters playing with on this page?
• Page 11: What happened after Tooba knocked the table over?
• Page 13: Point to a word on this page that lets you know that something got broken.
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.
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Oxford University Press 2023
The moral rights of the author have been asserted
First published 2023
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3 Oxford Reading Level
The yard is such a mess!
decodable
Fully
Non-fiction Letters and Sounds: Phase 3
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Alternative spellings: oo, oo, ar, or, ur HFWs: look, for, too, my, you
Fun with Seeds
by Cameron Macintosh
OXFORD READING FOR COMPREHENSION
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Phonics
Say these sounds
oo oo ar or ur
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
look for too my you
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:
linseed popcorn garlic
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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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oats
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corn linseeds
This food is good for you.
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We can turn seeds into fun foods.
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jar
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turn into popcorn.
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Corn is a sort of seed. It can
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The corn gets hot in the pan. Look! It pops!
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An oat is a seed. We can cook oat loaf.
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It is fun to mix the oats in!
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I put the mix in a tin.
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My mix puffs up into a loaf.
Yum!
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A linseed bun is good for you. It is good with jam.
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We cook jam for the bun.
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The hard seeds turn to mush. She adds garlic.
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Yam chips go well with this dip.
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Yum!
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You can turn seeds into lots of fun foods.
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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 are the young people on the cover of the book eating? Have you ever eaten something that has seeds in it?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with the student:
• Page 3: Why do you think the child on this page is wearing a hat?
• Page 4: What is popcorn made from?
• Page 9: What do you think the word ‘puffs’ means?
• Page 13: What happens to the hard seeds once they have been blended?
• Page 14: Point to the word on this page that tells you that the author thinks dip is tasty.
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to 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
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.
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Ren and the Power Goo
by Cameron Macintosh
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Phonics Say these sounds
ow oi ear air ure er
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
down now they her all are
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:
power letter
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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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.
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This is my power goo! Wow! It is pure goo!
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Ren thinks
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Dad looks at it.
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You must not let it go!
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The goo burps. Dad lets go.
Now
the goo is on the rug!
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Dad hops on a chair in fear. Sid shoots up into the air!
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7 Look! The goo can go up!
go up too!
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Mum and Ren
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Nell is in the goo!
The coins are in the goo!
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A letter is in the goo!
How can we lure it down?
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I can get the
Wait!
goo back in the jar.
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Mum looks at Ren.
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Now the goo is curling up.
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Just look at the goo! Dear me!
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Ren thanks Sid. Mum and Dad thank Ren.
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They all get down.
Now I will put the lid back on!
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Sid joins Ren. Ren and Sid get Nell.
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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 does the title tell us about what might happen in the story? What powers do you think the goo will have?
During reading
Ask the following comprehension questions as you read through the book with your student:
• Page 2: Point to an adjective on this page that describes the goo.
• Page 5: How do you think the author wants you to feel about the goo? What makes you think that?
• Page 8: What happened to Nell?
• Page 11: What happens after Ren tickles the goo?
• Page 14: Do you think Ren likes the goo? Why or why not?
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.
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Published in Australia by Oxford University Press
Level 8, 737 Bourke Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008, Australia
© Oxford University Press
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 9780190339807
Illustrations by Sam Loman 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.No part of this publication may be reporodued, stored in a retreival system or be transmitted in any form or by an means.
3 Oxford Reading Level Look at all the goo! Fully decodable Fiction Letters and Sounds: Phase 3 Phonics focus: ow, oi, ear, air, ure, er EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES & PHYSICAL 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.
Push and Pull
by Janine Scott
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Phonics Say these sounds
ow oi ear air ure er
High-frequency words
These are some common high-frequency words that you will encounter in this book:
down now they her all are
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:
secure ladder
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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The park has lots of fun things. You can have a go!
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You can push off with a foot. You might not go too far.
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Secure the chain. Get a push. Now you will go much higher! chain SAMPLEPAGES
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is up high! Can you see her up in the air? fort
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You can go up. You can go back down, too. ladder
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They sit and he turns it. With a push, it turns quicker!
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They are all joining in. He will keep it going. Now hang on!
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Hang on tight! This will keep you secure. SAMPLEPAGES
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You can shoot hoops near this park. SAMPLEPAGES
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hoop
Push the ball up into the air. Aim for the hoop!
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The park has all sorts of gear. You can push and pull it.
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Join in at the park. Have a go!
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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 takes place? 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 4: What would be a good title for this photograph?
• Page 7: What emotion do you think this child is feeling? Why?
• Page 9: What is another way to say, ‘hang on’?
• Page 10: Point to the bars on this page.
• Page 13: Why do you think the author has included a label for ‘hoop’?
Ask the student to look at the images on the final page of the book and use these to 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.
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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.
You must not circulate this work in any other form and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer.
ISBN 9780190339821
Designed by Kerri Wilson McConchie 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:
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