The Return of the Woolly Mammoth by Hatch (9781761073281)

Description - The Return of the Woolly Mammoth by Hatch

A Siberian herder ventures into the wild and stumbles upon a frozen woolly mammoth. When scientists learn of the preserved creature, they wonder if they could rescue DNA and recreate the lost species.Year Level: 5Reading Level: VText Type: NarrativeCurriculum link: Science: Biological sciences / Science: The use and influence of ScienceContent vocabulary: Proper nouns: Earth February January Jelena Mammoth Museum May Neda Prisha Siberia Siberian Templeton; Concrete nouns: colleagues DNA dung embryo potbelly stove reindeer herd species specimen tundra woolly mammoth; Sensing verbs: caused disappeared ensure felt noticed panicked realized sensed thought wishedKey concepts: A narrative can be set in a variety of places and times. Characters can have different views on an issue, and these can be related to their experiences and cultureReading strategies: Identifying the language the author uses to describe the setting (time and place)Paired text: Back from ExtinctionPaired title ISBN: 9781761073274Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Back from Extinction / The Return of the Woolly Mammoth (9781761073526)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative 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/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries 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.

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