Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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- Kākano | Seed
- Tupu | Seedling
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Photo Time
When the trampers leave kai and a phone outside Ruru flies down. Does he want the kai or the phone?
Focus sounds: -ea (short vowel), ph
Target decodable words: feathers, spread(s), bread, treads, head, breath, phone
New high utility words: sky, flies, air, more-pork, photo, ahead, call, was, cool
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Dipped in Mud
Tūī is surprised to see Weka look like he has been dipped in mud. Weka tells Tūī why he looks like that.
Focus sounds: -ed
Target decodable words: /t/ bumped, puffed, dipped, rushed, peeped, slipped, picked, chomped, dashed, /d/ yelled
New high utility words: were, there, find, away, why, should, own, about, Tūī, good
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Phonics Plus book overview Tupu | Seedling
These overviews give the order in which the books should be used and identify focus sound sequences, target decodable words using the focus sounds, and the new high utility words for each book.
Download the PDF Book Overview for the Tupu | Seedling books.
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Letter to Samoa
When dinner at Lani’s house reminds her of her tinā matua, she remembers what happened when she visited Samoa.
Focus sounds: -er
Target decodable words: dinner, summer, over, letter, under, butter, her
New high utility words: write(s), coconut, last, weave, bird, Tinā Matua
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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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The Race
by Feana Tu’akoi
illustrated by Marjorie Scott
During a family outing to the park, Vika challenges her mother to a race. Mum discovers that roller-blading at speed is not easy, and teeters and sways before finally ending up in the pond! Vika’s excitement and confidence contrasts with Mum’s faltering progress.
Red 1
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Locked Out
by Julie Ellis
illustrated by Trevor Pye
The family in this story faces a predicament that will be familiar to many readers – they have locked themselves out of their house. Luckily, a small window has been left open. Dad, Mum and big brother try to fit through, but with no success. Finally, the smallest member of the family comes to the rescue and solves the problem.
Red 2
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Rain, Rain
by Joy Cowley
illustrated by Nina Price
This is a clearly sequenced, poetic narrative about a family tramping through the bush in wet weather and then setting up camp. Despite the rain, the children are clearly having a great time.
Red 2
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Late for the Race
by Dawn McMillan
illustrated by Ali Teo
Everyone is ready to start the bike race except for the bossy and demanding Princess. The Queen helps the Princess gather the things she needs – but this is one time the Princess will not be allowed to wear her crown.
Red 3
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay
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Shoes for the King
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this humorous narrative, the King has some trouble deciding which royal shoes to wear. Students will enjoy making connections to their prior knowledge of the King from the shared text The Hole in the King’s Sock.
Red 3.
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