Instructional Series
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Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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The Water Slide
by Jane Buxton
illustrated by Scott Pearson
In this simple but action-packed story, a child describes her experience of playing on a water slide with her dad, including her attempt to involve the family cat.
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The New Cat
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Robyn Belton
This story is about Greedy Cat arriving at Katie’s house as a kitten, and it describes how he gets his name. The New Cat is best read after you have shared the big book Greedy Cat so the students are already familiar with his personality and with the concept of “greediness”.
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At the Beach
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Polina Outkina
In this story, a family finds some interesting items at the beach, including a shell that wobbles! Students will enjoy the surprise at the end.
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Old Tuatara
by Joy Cowley
drawings by Clare Bowes
This very “New Zealand” text features a tuatara who appears to be asleep but who is, in fact, waiting to catch a meal. It has strong links to Fantail, Fantail (shared).
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I Can Read
by Margaret Malcolm
illustrations by Adrian Heke
This book features a boy proudly reading to some important people in his life at home and school.
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