King For a Week

King For a WeekExperience the enchanting world of ancient Egypt with 'King For a Week', a captivating narrative designed for young readers in Year levels 3 to 6. This beautifully illustrated children's book not only entertains but also educates, intertwining historical facts with engaging storytelling. Follow the king as he learns a valuable lesson about hard work and leadership after accidentally trading places with a worker tasked with building his grand pyramid.

Experience the enchanting world of ancient Egypt with 'King For a Week', a captivating narrative designed for young readers in Year levels 3 to 6. This beautifully illustrated children's book not only entertains but also educates, intertwining historical facts with engaging storytelling. Follow the king as he learns a valuable lesson about hard work and leadership after accidentally trading places with a worker tasked with building his grand pyramid. As students immerse themselves in this rich tale, they will encounter key thematic elements such as cooperation, responsibility, and the significance of historical contexts in shaping narratives. The book’s content vocabulary includes essential terms like builder, engineer, and stonemason, perfectly aligning with curriculum links in English and Design and Technologies. This narrative offers a unique blend of historical fiction and educational value, making it an ideal pick for literacy programs like 'Flying Start to Literacy'. With 32 pages of quality content, young readers will enhance their reading strategies and skills while exploring the fascinating culture of ancient Egypt.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760675080
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
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 connec