Message Sent

About this text: Title:Message Sent Synopsis:  Message Sent reports on the different ways people sent messages before the invention of electronic communication. Year level(s):  1 2 Reading level: 16 Text type: Report Curriculum link: History: The past in the present Content vocabulary: Africa code computers drum electronically fire flags Ghana horn horses Incas messages mobile phones Native Americans pigeons Pony Express radio relay runner sending smoke signals South America television travel Vikings High frequency words: Key concepts: People send messages to each other in different ways. Over the years, people have developed new and different ways to send messages. Reading strategies: Reading an index to locate information Phonics: Identifying the vowel digraph ou as in mountains, sound, south, thousand Paired text: Saving Dad Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Message Sent / Saving Dad 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: 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 www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au