About this text:Title:Animals at the Zoo Synopsis: Animals at the Zoo shows the enjoyment a girl has while looking closely at a range of animals at the zoo. It develops the theme that while the girl is looking at the animals the animals are also looking at her. Year level(s): F Reading level: 1 Text type: Recount Curriculum link: Science: Living things Content vocabulary: elephant hippopotamus lion monkey snake tiger zebra High frequency words: can I see this Key concepts: A range of features can identify animals. Reading strategies: Reading left to right Phonics: Initial soundletter relationships: /h/ as in hippopotamus, /z/ as in zebra Paired text: Where are the Animals? Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Where are the Animals? / Animals at the Zoo, Zoo Animals Vocabulary Starter 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 Digital sample pages: can be viewed at 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