Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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T-shirts
by Estelle Corney
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
This lively, rhythmic, rhyming text describes T-shirts belonging to various family members. It’s an old favourite, which has been updated with new illustrations.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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The Safe Place
by Sue Mooar
pictures by Clare Bowes
This story, set on a Pacific island, tells of a hen’s search for a safe place to hatch her chicks. The strong narrative structure can be used as a model for writing, and the repetitive aspect of the text provides support for the reader.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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The Hole in the King’s Sock
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this humorous fairy tale, the King commands his servants to mend a hole in his sock. Nothing works until, at last, the Queen comes up with a solution that means the King will never have to put up with cold feet again.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Me and My Dog
by Margaret Mahy
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this poetic text, perfect for reading aloud, a young girl and her dog greet the morning with joy and enthusiasm. Alliterative, lively verbs bounce the text along and provide many opportunities for exploring language.
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Is That an Earthquake?
by Alan Bagnall
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
A young boy wonders anxiously whether the movements and noises around his home could be an earthquake, and then, suddenly an earthquake does happen. The story incorporates a recount and an explanation and is told entirely through dialogue. There are safety instructions inside the back cover.
This title is also available as an e-book with NZ Sign Language vocabulary on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Talking to Nanny
by Jo Carson-Barr
illustrated by Martin Simpson
Aroha misses her nanny very much but lives too far away to go and visit her. Instead, her mum sets up the computer so that Aroha and Nanny can use the Internet to see and talk to each other.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay
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I Want To Fly
by Judy Lawn
illustrated by Richard Hoit
In this narrative, Rabbit is bored with hopping and wants to be able to fly. When he accepts Hawk’s offer of help, Rabbit soon realises he has made a big mistake.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Tim’s Costume
by Eleanor Hughes
illustrated by Jez Tuya
In this narrative, Tim needs to make a green costume to wear to a party. He and his family think of and reject a series of ideas until at last Tim comes up with an idea for the perfect costume.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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A Special Visit to Koro and Nanny
by Herehere Titoko
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
In this narrative, Ani and her parents travel to the countryside to visit Koro and Nanny. Ani wakes up in the night and is frightened of the dark. Koro hears her calling out and comes to comfort her. He takes her outside to show her the stars and tells her they are kaitiaki – guardians to watch over her and keep her safe.
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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The King’s Birthday
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Philip Webb
The King is upset because nobody seems to have remembered his birthday. Lunch, however, reveals a lovely surprise. This is a sequel (with lots of delightful links) to The Hole in the King’s Sock (Shared Reading).
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This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.