About this text:Title:Charlie and the Crocodiles Synopsis:  Charlie and the Crocodiles tells about how Charlie helps his big brother feed the animals at the family zoo. Year level(s): F  1 Reading level: 8 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: animals birds brother fed feed fish flap frogs fun insects snake wings worms zoo High frequency words: New: help live Key concepts: Animals that live in zoos need to be cared for. People who look after these animals need to know what they eat, and when and how to feed them. Reading strategies: Using initial letters to solve unknown words Phonics: Identifying the long /e/ sound as in eat and feed Paired text: Don't Eat Me! Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Charlie and the Crocodiles / Don't Eat Me! 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 expanding their vocabulary.Flying Start to Literacy resources are suitable for use as part of an early intervention program and provide effective support for English language learners.This series is supported by a wealth of teacher resources, which can be obtained by visiting www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au