About this text:Title:The Leaping Lions Synopsis: The Leaping Lions is a humorous narrative about a team of lions who think they are too good at soccer to bother training. When the Pouncing Panthers beat them, they are inspired to train hard and work as a team! Year level(s): 1 2 Reading level: 17 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Being healthy, safe and active Civics and citizenship: Teamwork Content vocabulary: ball celebrate cheered clapped coach fast fit games goal kicked knee jumps lazy leaping match pass pouncing push-ups referee sit-ups team train won High frequency words: Key concepts: Being a part of a team can be fun. Working as a team involves skills such as listening to others and trying your best. Reading strategies: Using a range of problem-solving strategies Phonics: Identifying the /oo/ sound as in push. Paired text: My Soccer Diary Supporting material: Lesson Plan - My Soccer Diary / The Leaping Lions 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