The Smart Little Crab

The Smart Little CrabDiscover the importance of environmental care in 'The Smart Little Crab', a captivating narrative designed for young readers in Year Levels 1 to 3. This beautifully illustrated book, published in 2019, addresses the critical concepts surrounding the health of rock pools and the interdependence of marine life, such as crabs, octopuses, and sea stars. In this engaging story, a group of animals neglects their rock pool, leading to a decline in its

Discover the importance of environmental care in 'The Smart Little Crab', a captivating narrative designed for young readers in Year Levels 1 to 3. This beautifully illustrated book, published in 2019, addresses the critical concepts surrounding the health of rock pools and the interdependence of marine life, such as crabs, octopuses, and sea stars. In this engaging story, a group of animals neglects their rock pool, leading to a decline in its health, until they finally listen to the wise little crab who guides them in restoring their home. Through its rich vocabulary and thoughtful storyline, this book not only entertains but educates children on sustainability and the impact of human actions on marine ecosystems.

Designed as part of the Flying Start to Literacy program, 'The Smart Little Crab' reinforces essential reading strategies, making it an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. This narrative promotes recognizing cause and effect within stories, while fun phonics exercises enhance learning further. Accompanied by supporting lesson plans, this title is ideal for teaching young learners about biological sciences and living things.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742341255
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:The Smart Little Crab Synopsis:  The Smart Little Crab is a narrative about a group of animals who do not look after their rock pool and it becomes very unhealthy. At last, they listen to the little crab, who helps them clean up their home. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 20 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things, sustainability Content vocabulary: crab octopus rock pool sea sea snail sea star seawater seaweed shore tide High frequency words: Key concepts: Rock pools contain animals and plants that depend on each other and a healthy rock pool for their survival. People’s actions can impact on the health of rock pools. Reading strategies: Recognising cause and effect in a story Phonics: Identifying ea making the long /a/ sound as in great Paired text: Looking After Rock Pools Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Looking after Rock Pools / The Smart Little Crab 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 vo