Discover the enchanting world of 'The Sky Ladder,' a captivating narrative that explores bravery and transformation through the eyes of Mei Li and her young friend Chen. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque village high in the mountains, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for young readers in Year Level 4. With 32 pages of engaging storytelling, children will be inspired as they witness character growth and the challenges of climbing the daunting half-mile-high 'sky ladder.' Designed to cultivate essential reading strategies and critical thinking, 'The Sky Ladder' is more than a book—it's a cornerstone of early literacy development.

This story encourages discussions about emotions and reactions to challenges, empowering children to understand that characters can evolve through their actions and decisions. Featuring rich vocabulary and relatable themes, it seamlessly integrates with curriculum links in Technologies and Engineering principles. Whether enjoyed independently or alongside the paired text 'Get Me to School!', this book makes learning exciting and impactful.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761073083
Year: 2021
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Mei Li and her friend have attended boarding school in the valley for four years. They no longer worry about the dangerous half-mile-high “sky ladder” they must climb to reach their village on the mountaintop. But Chen is only five and he is terrified.Year Level: 4Reading Level: QText Type:  NarrativeCurriculum link: Technologies: Engineering principles and systemsContent vocabulary: Verbs (saying): asked called cried laughed replied screamed whispered Nouns specific to setting: chili pepper chicken cliff-face dumplings farmer market mountain rungs sky ladder tree dragon village Adjectives: dangerous difficult exhausted precious rickety sheer steep strictKey concepts: Characters can change, and this change can be seen through their actions and dialogue.How a character reacts to a challenge tells us about their personality traits.Reading strategies: Identifying how a character changes from the beginning of a story to the endPaired text: Get Me to School!Paired title ISBN: 9781761073076Supporting material:  Lesson Plan - Get Me to School! / The Sky Ladder (9781761073427)Series: Flying Start to LiteracyAlternative 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/contactDigital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sampleSeries 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