About this text:Title:Looking After Scotty Synopsis:  Looking After Scotty is a narrative about two children who look after their neighbour’s smelly, naughty dog. The dog runs away and gets burrs, seeds and prickles all over him. He is a very difficult dog to look after! Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 15 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Living things  plants, structure and function Content vocabulary: burrs creeping plants oily prickles prickly seeds sticky High frequency words: Key concepts: Some plants stick on animals, some plants trap animals and some plants poison animals. Reading strategies: Reading dialogue with phrasing and fluency Phonics: Identifying the /oi/ sound in poisonous, oils Paired text: Sticky and Dangerous Plants Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Sticky and Dangerous Plants / Looking After Scotty 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