Clever Tails

by Creasy

About this text:Title:Clever Tails Synopsis:  Clever Tails is a report on how some animals use their tails to help them to get food. Year level(s): 1  2 Reading level: 12 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things Content vocabulary: cat claws crocodile drink eat fish food insects jungle mice monkey snake tail water whale worm High frequency words: New: away big near over these use Key concepts: Many animals have tails. Some animals use their tails to help them get food. The structure of an animal's tail relates to the tail's function. Reading strategies: Many animals have tails. Some animals use their tails to help them get food. The structure of an animal's tail relates to the tail's function. Phonics: Identifying e making the long /i/ sound as in lie, tries Paired text: The Monkey's Tail Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Clever Tails / The Monkey's Tail 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