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About this text:Title:In my Neighbourhood Synopsis: This book reports on the people in the neighbourhood who do a range of jobs that help us in different ways Year level(s): F Reading level: 1 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Health and Physical Education: Being healthy, safe and active Content vocabulary: teacher police officer doctor firefighter dentist hairdresser vet High frequency words: look at the Key concepts: Different community workers help us in different ways. These people can be seen in our neighbourhood Reading strategies: Using pictures to solve unknown words Phonics: Hearing and pronouncing the /d/ sound as in doctor. Hearing and pronouncing the /f/ sound as in firefighter Paired text: People Who Help Me Supporting material: Vocab Starter - People Who Help Us. Lesson Plan - People Who Help Me / In My Neighbourhood 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