Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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Are You Ready, Rosie?
by Vanessa Hatley-Owen
illustrated by Jennifer Cooper
In this humorous narrative, Mum is trying to make sure that Rosie is getting ready for school while Rosie is quietly organising herself. As they are about to leave, they discover that Mum is not so well prepared.
Yellow 1
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Going Camping
by Elizabeth Pulford
illustrated by Samantha Asri
Two brothers, Sam and Josh, decide to “go camping” in their garden. Although it’s lots of fun during the daytime, Josh is not so keen on the idea of staying in the tent when it gets dark. Students will be able to make connections to times when they have felt anxious or worried, and some will make connections to their own experiences of camping.
Yellow 3
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Purr-fect!
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Peter Campbell
This moral tale about a beautiful but vain and gullible bird and a clever cat has a dramatic ending that is sure to stimulate lively discussion.
Yellow 3
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Grandpa’s Birthday
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Rachel Driscoll
It’s nearly Grandpa’s birthday, and the family decide it would be a good opportunity for a big family party. This text describes how they get ready and what happens at the party.
Blue 1
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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.
Blue 2
This title is also available as a NZ Sign Language e-book on iTunes and GooglePlay.
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Let’s See Ling Lee
by Alan and Jill Bagnall
illustrated by Christine Ross
A Chinese girl brings a mystery package to school to share with her class. Ling Lee becomes the focus of attention as her gift is revealed. This text is particularly suitable for monitoring children’s integration of reading strategies at the end of the Blue level.
Blue 2
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No Skipper!
by Sharon Holt
illustrated by Marjorie Scott
This humorous story features a boisterous family pet who would love to be allowed inside. When rain sets in, Skipper gets his opportunity.
Blue 3
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The Hissing Bush
by Trish Puharich
illustrated by Richard Hoit
Two children come across a bush that makes hissing sounds, and they gradually get close enough to discover a goose guarding her nest.
Blue 3
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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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The Great Car Clean-out
by Margaret Mahy
illustrated by Philip Webb
In this humorous story, a somewhat disorganised family pitches in, at Mum’s insistence, to clean out the car. They gleefully discover lost items in amongst the clutter.
Green 1
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