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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My Book
by André Ngāpō
illustrated by Phillip Paea
When Tama sees big brother Nikau with a new book from school, he wants it for himself. As Nikau starts to read the book to Mum, Tama keeps insisting that it’s his book. Nikau solves the problem by inviting his little brother onto the couch to listen to his reading, too.
Red 1
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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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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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My Brother
by Sally Sutton
illustrated by Fifi Colston
Big brother is impatient to get to school and doesn’t realise that his schoolbag has fallen open and things are falling out. Little brother rescues the fallen items and tries to get his brother to slow down.
Green 1
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My Name is Laloifi
by Dan Taulapapa McMullin
illustrated by Fifi Colston
Laloifi is starting a new school, and her mother explains that some of the children may have difficulty pronouncing her name. Laloifi’s teacher introduces a game to help the class learn to say her name correctly and ensure that Laloifi feels welcomed, proud, and happy.
Orange 1
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My Flower
Poem card
A poem that describes the process of growing a flower from a seed. (This card is ordered individually.)
Download the full size PDF using the Text link.
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One Two Buckle My Shoe
Poem card
This counting rhyme links well with your numeracy programme. (Part of Set 1.)
Download the full size PDF using the Text link.
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The New Lambs
Written by Hannah Davison
Illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Jake and Emily find two abandoned lambs on their farm, they take them home to care for them. Emily’s lamb quickly starts drinking the warm milk, but Jake’s lamb does not…
Green 1
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Wētā Went Walking
written by Kay Hancock
illustrated by Fraser Williamson
When Wētā goes walking in the bush, Rat decides to go hunting ... Will Wētā be safe? Does he know Rat is following him?
This dramatic, open-ended story is ideal for fostering students’ enthusiasm and confidence as readers. The rhythmic, repetitive language encourages and supports students to read along with the teacher, even from their first day of school.
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Camouflage
by Andrew Gunn
This non-fiction text describes what camouflage is and provides several examples of creatures that use it. The ideas in this book build on the ideas about camouflage in the shared book "Stick Insects".
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