Instructional Series
Welcome to the English medium literacy instructional series teaching and learning resources for years 1 to 8.
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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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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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Monster’s Vest
by Janice Marriott
illustrated by Scott Pearson
Monster is five and getting ready for school, but he discovers his vest is much too small. Luckily, Grandad arrives with a birthday present that solves his problem. This book is best read after you have shared the big book Monster’s Lunch so the students are already familiar with Monster and the things he needs for school.
Red 1
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Grandma’s Vase
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Adele Jackson
When Grandma’s vase gets broken, Malia decides they can solve the problem by making a new one. She gathers up some materials from the recycling bin, and with Grandma’s help, successfully creates a new vase.
Red 1
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Down the Slide
by Feana Tuʻakoi
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
When Milly and Sunil go down the slide at school, they don’t notice that the slide is wet! Down the Slide is narrated in the first person by Milly and is the first of three stories about these characters. Students will meet Milly and Sunil again in The Lost Hat (Red 2) and A Bird in the Classroom (Yellow 2).
Red 1
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A Starfish for Oscar
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Samantha Asri
Oscar is looking in the rock pools for a starfish, but when he finds one, instead of putting it in his bucket, Dad tells Oscar to leave it where it is. He suggests they take a photo of the starfish instead. The final illustration shows that Oscar is quite happy with this option.
Red 1
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The Lost Hat
by Feana Tuʻakoi
illustrated by Donovan Bixley
When Sunil loses his hat, his friends help him look for it. There are no hats in the classroom or the sandpit, but when the children look in the Lost Property box, they find too many hats! The story ends happily as the children find a way to solve this new problem.
Red 2
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T-shirts from Nana
by Emeli Sione
illustrated by Jenny Cooper
Tusi and Mika are delighted with the T-shirts that Nana has brought back from Sāmoa, but when they try them on, the children are in for a big surprise! This is the first of several stories about Tusi and her family.
Red 1
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Hannah's Bike
by Dot Meharry
illustrated by Elspeth Alix Batt
When Hannah discovers she is too big for her bike, she, Dad, and her little brother, Sam, look online to find a bigger one.
Red 3
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Lavalava
by Lino Nelisi
illustrations by Elspeth Alix Batt
In this personal report, Sofi, a girl from Niue, talks about her family and when they wear lavalava.
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