About this text:Title:Gasari’s Herd Synopsis: Gasari’s Herd is a narrative about an elephant whose herd is captured by humans, leaving Gasari all alone. One day she saves a young elephant’s life and is welcomed into a new herd by the young elephant’s family. Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 16 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Civics and Citizenship: Roles and responsibilities Content vocabulary: belonged brave discover elephant exploring fearless friend/ly frightened Gasari gun jungle river scared survive High frequency words:
Key concepts: Some animals live in herds. Sometimes an animal leaves its herd to join another herd. Reading strategies: Making inferences about a character Phonics: Identifying the vowel digraph er as in her and herd Paired text: Nadif’s New Life Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Nadif’s New Life / Gasari’s Herd 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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