About this text:Title:The Wild Caves Synopsis: In The Wild Caves Hassan and Ferah’s little brother goes missing in the wild caves behind their cave home. Hassan and Ferah go looking for him. Little do they know that this experience will enable them to save the villagers after a disastrous cave-in. Year level(s): 1 2 3 Reading level: 29 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Civics and Citizenship: Facing challenges Content vocabulary: archaeologists cave-in excavating wild cave High frequency words: Key concepts: Cave-ins are a real and present danger for people who live underground. Reading strategies: Using the context to confirm word meanings Phonics: Different sounds represented by the ar digraph as in toward, ordinary, forward, around, staring Paired text: Incredible Underground Homes Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Incredible Underground Homes / The Wild Caves 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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