Flying Start to Literacy Shared Reading: Big Books - Which Pet is Best? (Pack 10)

This pack contains:

• 1 Big Book
• 1 Lesson Plan
• 1 Vocabulary Starter

Title: Which Pet is Best?

Synopsis: This informative text talks about the different types of pets children have and why or why not they choose which pet to have.

• Year level: F
• Reading level: Pre K
• Text type: Informative

Curriculum link: Science: Biological Sciences Living things

Content vocabulary: bark best bird cat cuddly different dog fish hello hug insects knee mice mouse noisy okay purrs quiet rabbit slimy slippery sneeze soft too touch turtle

High frequency words: a and are as for have I is it on that the they to with you

Key concepts: There are different types of pets. We have different opinions on which pets we like.

Phonics: Identifying the /n/ sound as in nice

Phonemic awareness: Separating sounds in words as in p/e/t

Paired titles: Nil

Supporting material: Lesson Plan, Pets Vocabulary Starter

Series: Flying Start to Literacy

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.

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.