About this text:Title:I Am an Inventor Synopsis:  I Am an Inventor is a biography about Don Morgan who invented a safer bike helmet. It outlines the process Don went through to become an award-winning inventor. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 21 Text type: Biography Curriculum link: Technologies: Design and technologies Content vocabulary: bicycle bike helmet cones crash/ed experiment foam imagination invent/or/ed/ion laboratory protect safe scientist test/ed university High frequency words: Key concepts: Inventions start with a problem to solve and require ideas, experimenting, testing, time and hard work to become a reality. Some inventions help to keep us safe. Reading strategies: Making inferences about a character’s actions Phonics: Identifying y making the /i/ sound as in cylinder and pyramids Paired text: Gabby’s Fast Ride Supporting material: Lesson Plan - I Am an Inventor / Gabby's Fast Ride 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. With an array of engaging titles to choose from, readers will laugh, explore and share in the adventure whilst learning and expanding their vocabulary.Flying Start to Literacy resources are suitable for use as part of an early intervention program and provide effective support for English language learners.This series is supported by a wealth of teacher resources, which can be obtained by visiting www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au