The First Flight

Description About this text:Title:The First Flight Synopsis:  The First Flight is a historical report about two brothers who decide to make a flying machine. They invent a hot-air balloon, which first takes animals, and then people, on some history-making flights. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 22 Text type: Report Curriculum link: History: The past in the present Content vocabulary: air duck experiments fire flight floated fly gas hot-air balloon invent/ed/ion machine passengers rooster sheep smoke High frequency words: Key concepts: The first machine to fly and carry people was a hot-air balloon. Hot air rises and can lift things. Some inventions are tested on animals first to check that they are safe for humans. Reading strategies: Identifying important ideas in a book Phonics: Identifying ough making the /or/ sound as in thought Paired text: The Balloon Adventure Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The First Flight / The Balloon Adventure 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 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 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 Start to Literacy resources are suitable for use as part of an early intervention program and provide effective support for English language series is supported by a wealth of teacher resources, which can be obtained by visiting