About this text:Title:What Makes a Champion? Synopsis: What Makes a Champion? outlines the lives of four elite sportspeople. It shows how they overcame hurdles to become great champions Year level(s): 3 4 5 6 Reading level: Q Text type: Biographies Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Games and sport. Health and Physical Education: Mental health and well being Content vocabulary: agile ambitious athleticism champion coordinated determination disability discrimination flair mentors motivational persistence pioneer prodigy professional psychological resilience role model sacrifice self-motivation technique tournament High frequency words: Key concepts: Champion sportspeople have certain qualities that enable them to be the best. Some sportspeople face hurdles that they must overcome to become a champion Reading strategies: Comparing and contrasting the information in each chapter Phonics: Paired text: Swim Like a Fish Supporting material: Lesson Plan - What Makes a Champion? / Swim Like a Fish 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.Rea