The Marathon Man

The Marathon ManThe Marathon Man tells the inspiring tale of the legendary first marathon, as heroic Phillip runs from Marathon to Athens to warn his army of impending danger. This beautifully illustrated narrative is perfect for young readers in Year 1 to Year 3, with a reading level of 24. Ideal for teaching history and the significance of courage and endurance, this book ties the past to the present, showing how running has evolved into a pursuit for fitness and

The Marathon Man tells the inspiring tale of the legendary first marathon, as heroic Phillip runs from Marathon to Athens to warn his army of impending danger. This beautifully illustrated narrative is perfect for young readers in Year 1 to Year 3, with a reading level of 24. Ideal for teaching history and the significance of courage and endurance, this book ties the past to the present, showing how running has evolved into a pursuit for fitness and personal achievement. Encourage your child’s reading journey with this captivating text that combines important vocabulary related to Greece, battles, and Olympic Games. With robust learning strategies and supporting materials, The Marathon Man enhances literacy by promoting inference-making and phonics through engaging storytelling. As part of the award-winning Flying Start to Literacy series, this book aligns with best practices in education, fostering the development of essential reading skills. Whether for school or home, it’s a valuable addition to any child’s library. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this item from our Auckland warehouse, with an expected delivery time of 15 days. Order now and inspire your child’s love for reading and history with The Marathon Man!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742341439
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:The Marathon Man Synopsis:  The Marathon Man retells the legend of the first marathon. A man called Phillip ran for days on end to warn the army that the enemy was about to attack. He ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the message. He became a hero and he was the very first marathon man. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 24 Text type: Narrative Curriculum link: History: The past in the present Content vocabulary: army Athens battle distance Greece hero journey marathon  Olympic Games race runner running slaves soldiers Sparta victory High frequency words: Key concepts: The first marathon man ran long distances to deliver important messages to the army. Today people run long distances called marathons for their own fitness and to achieve a personal goal. Reading strategies: Making inferences about a character’s motives Phonics: Identifying the suffix ly Paired text: Marathon Diary Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Marathon Diary / The Marathon Man 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&nbs