About this text:Title:Ant Nests Synopsis: This book reports on the nests that different types of ants make. Year level(s): F Reading level: 5 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological science habitats Content vocabulary: ant/s ant's big black cut dig green nest/s orange plants put red sand silk top yellow High frequency words: a all and are can down get go have in is make of on put the their this to too up Key concepts: Ants make nests. Different types of ants make different nests Reading strategies: Cross-checking checking one cue against another Phonics: Identifying the /n/ sound in initial, middle and end positions as in nest, ant and can Paired text: Where is My Nest? Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Where is My Nest? / Ant Nests 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 sh