About this text:Title:King For a Week Synopsis: The king wants his pyramid finished NOW! But, after accidentally changing places with a worker, he learns how hard the job really is. Year level(s): 3 4 5 6 Reading level: V Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Design and Technologies: Engineering principles and systems. English: Literature historical fiction Content vocabulary: builder chief engineer criminal guard high-ranking official king peasant servant slave stonemason desert Egypt kingdom litter Nile River palace pyramid robes sarcophagus angrily desperately immediately merely richly sternly wearily High frequency words: Key concepts: Narratives can include historical facts related to the setting of the story. A character's words, thoughts and actions reflect the time and place in which the story is set. Reading strategies: Identifying the historical facts within a narrative Phonics: Paired text: The Mystery of the Pyramids Supporting material: Lesson Plan - The Mystery of the Pyramids / King for a Week 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 phoni