About this text:Title:Little Cub Synopsis: Little Cub is about a lion cub who just wants to play. He is not interested in learning how to get food until he gets hungry! Year level(s): F 1 Reading level: 9 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences living things, basic needs Content vocabulary: animals ants catch Chimp Cub Elephant fun hungry mother play safe stick teach teaching trunk Zebra High frequency words: New: be day eat how know one were Key concepts: Some mothers teach their young how to find food. Some mothers teach their young how to stay safe. Reading strategies: Using meaning cues Phonics: Identifying the long /e/ sound (y) as in copy, hungry Paired text: Teach Me How Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Teach Me How / Little Cub 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:
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