About this text:Title:The Wise Bird Synopsis:  The Wise Bird is a story about a bird that helps other animals to learn the valuable lesson of not wasting water. Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 14 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Earth and space sciences  Weather Content vocabulary: bird breeze city dry dusty elephant farms food grow hippopotamus hot land plants rain splashing waiting zebra High frequency words: New: away back big more most much next over people soon until use water while year Key concepts: In some places it is either very dry or very wet. Reading strategies: Comprehension  drawing inferences Phonics: Identifying the vowel digraph oo as in soon, food Paired text: Monsoon Rain Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Monsoon Rain / The Wise Bird 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